Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Operations Management Development Division (OMDD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manager to join our team in supporting Toyota’s North American Operations as we continue our path of Continuous Improvement.

OMDD is the very same department that Taiichi Ohno created to carry out his vision of the world-renowned Toyota Production System. Opportunities abound in working collaboratively with the North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMC’s) and select suppliers because the kaizen cycle never ends!

This role will provide you with the opportunity to interface with top management leadership, both internal and external to Toyota, in pursuit of a common goal…being better than we were yesterday. If you find this type of work appealing, then we would love to hear from you.

The primary responsibility of this role is to work with project companies (Internal or External to Toyota) to execute tactical plans, maintain daily project schedules and evaluate results while implementing TPS (Toyota Production System). This position will provide opportunities to work on the shop floor at project sites with the production members as well as top management.

The person in this role will support OMDD departmental objectives to identify and eliminate waste in order to reduce lead time and improve productivity. In addition, this person will develop by applying TPS basic thinking and tools to highlight problems and use logical problem-solving steps while supporting the development of others involved in the activity.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop your capabilities in TPS basic thinking and the use of TPS tools to visualize the shop floor condition.
• Develop and manage project assignments with other members to achieve activity targets.
• Collaborate with your supervisor to establish clear KPI targets and strategies.
• Develop your capabilities in TPS basic thinking and the use of TPS tools to visualize the shop floor condition.
• Be responsible for coaching members in TPS basic thinking and know-how within own group as well as cross-functional groups.
• Utilize own project summaries and development points to share TPS with other project members and make presentations to OMDD members and executives.
• Assure sustainment of activity improvements as the new standard.
• Develop yourself to sustain long-term development of the OMDD organization to meet Toyota needs through Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) network, manufacturing plants and North America general industry.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience working in a direct or support role for manufacturing.
• Management experience in a manufacturing or production environment with responsibility for direct reports.
• Experience leading and implementing Continuous Improvement activities on the shop floor utilizing Toyota Production System (TPS) or similar improvement methods.
• Experience utilizing standardized work to continuously improve processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75% or higher as needed.

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Operations Management.
• Experience creating an improvement strategy in a leadership role for a shop floor improvement activity.
• Experience visualizing processes utilizing Material and Information Flow Chart / Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

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.
• 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.
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• 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.