Overview

Who we are

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s North Carolina Battery Plant Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Internal Logistics Group Leader.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Internal Logistics (IL) Department Manager and support meeting all Logistics safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPI s during initial pre-production through SOP and eventual transition into responsibility for stable conveyance.

Reporting to the IL Manager the person in this role will support the Logistics department's objective to minimize Toyota North American Total Supply Chain Costs.

What you’ll be doing

• Implement and execute Production Control organization’s mission and vision that will support achieving TBMNC’s mission and vision.

• Support and enable direct report activity to achieve strategic direction to ensure successful conveyance launch of all battery lines.

• Support and execute the Logistics hoshin to support achievement of company KPI.

• Support the strategic direction to implement, improve, and sustain the 3 Pillar and FMDS systems for battery production.

• Support HRD strategy to successfully develop bench for all levels TL – Sr. Mgr.

• Collaborate closely with other groups to promote strong kaizen culture to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

• Kaizen functions for TBMNC internal conveyance current daily process to drive standardization and promote best practice.

• Support NAMC with Pre-logistic activities through the use of IL tools, gentani, and innovations.

• Support NAMC with internal logistics planning of new model through IL standards and benchmarking tools to create best practice assumptions.

• Complete Time Entry and effectively manage all coding and HR issues daily.

• Understand Staffing Conditions and adjust accordingly.

• Understand the line condition and ensure tools/equipment are capable prior to shift start.

What you bring

• High School diploma/GED or higher.

• Logistics or PC management experience.

• Strong communication & visualization skills.

• Ability to create and execute strategic direction.

• Hoshin creation and execution.

• Technical problem-solving ability (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP).

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Excel, etc.).

Added bonus if you have

• Battery Manufacturing experience

• 3 Pillar management/execution experience.

What we’ll 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

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

• 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 diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.