Sr. Manager Manufacturing

Overview

Who we are

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Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is seeking a Sr. Manager Manufacturing to join our team. We are dedicated to advancing motorsports engineering and delivering world-class performance and this role is integral to our pursuit of becoming the most respected motorsports engineering organization.

Direct responsibility includes equipment evaluation and selection ROI and capital justification process and automation development facility planning and personnel planning across the operation. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision leadership and accountability for the operation overseeing the Managers of Manufacturing Engineering Production Control and Quality leading a total team of approximately 40 members ranging from postgraduate engineers to shop-floor technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage TRDs manufacturing operation operating with a see touch feel leadership philosophy engaged on the floor and with the teams while balancing long-term strategic direction with short-term goals and key performance metrics.

• Oversee TRDs Manufacturing Engineering group responsible for complete process definition of TRD-manufactured components. Provide technical support through hands-on experience with advanced CNC programming tooling fixturing and process definition across a product mix ranging from high-tolerance full 5-axis race components to higher-volume commercial components.

• Oversee TRDs Production Control group responsible for scheduling and execution across two workstreams: low-volume high-precision short-lead-time race engine components and higher-volume commercial components. Drive production performance against established KPIs including OEE targets of 80% across 18 high-precision 5-axis CNC machines.

• Oversee TRDs Quality Control group responsible for detailed inspection of tight-tolerance race components manufactured in-house and sourced through a global supply chain. Build an inspection culture that supports internal customers and external suppliers and raises overall component quality.

• Coordinate and support other TRD departments including Planning/Purchasing Design Engineering Race Engine Build Commercial Assembly and the TRD EHS Department on safety matters affecting the manufacturing operation.

• Evaluate develop and implement new technologies including automation robotics and AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency quality and capability across the manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Operations Management (Masters is a plus).

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a high-precision high-profile automated 5-axis CNC environment including 5 years in a leadership role.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing process definition optimization production scheduling and inspection methods.

• Proven track record managing within an OEE-measured environment with a metrics- and data-driven mindset.

• Advanced experience in complex tight-tolerance 5-axis high-speed milling.

• Understanding and use of shop-floor and business management software (ERP MRP etc.).

• Proven experience leading 40 team members across multiple functions including managing managers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in CAM CAD and toolpath verification software; proficiency with HyperMill (TRDs primary CAM platform) strongly preferred; experience with Creo and Vericut a plus.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools (e.g. LLMs for analysis documentation and process improvement).

• Manufacturing experience working with billet forging and casting raw materials.

• Advanced MS Excel and broader MS Office suite proficiency.

• Experience designing machining and assembling production fixtures tooling and related components.

• Hands-on experience generating complex production schedules across mixed-volume mixed-complexity workstreams.

Travel Requirements

• This role requires up to 10% travel primarily to TRD facilities and motorsports events.

What we will bring

During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect.

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as tuition reimbursement.

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.

• Flexible work options based on business needs.

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.

• Paid holidays and paid time off.

• Referral services related to prenatal services adoption childcare schools and more.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members efforts to dream do and grow without questioning that they belong.

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