Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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 Greensboro, 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 Department Manager and support meeting all Logistics safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPIs during initial pre-production through SOP and eventual transition into responsibility for stable conveyance.
What you’ll be doing
- Working a 12 Hour NIGHT shift on a 2-2-3 Panama schedule
- Supervision of a team in a shipping & receiving dock
- Manage the flow of raw material and components from the receiving dock to our internal processes and out to our final customers
- Complete Time Entry and effectively manage all coding and HR issues daily
- Understand Staffing Conditions and adjust accordingly
- Promote and exemplify a safety-first work culture
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions. Uphold company values and ensure that all team members do the same
- Understand the line condition and ensure tools/equipment are capable prior to shift start
- Support and enable direct report activity to achieve strategic hoshin direction to ensure successful conveyance launch of all battery lines
- Support the strategic direction to implement, improve, and sustain the 3 Pillar and FMDS systems for battery production
- 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 Internal Logistics planning of the new model through IL standards and benchmarking tools to create best practice assumptions
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of Logistics or PC management experience
- Experience in manufacturing, shipping/receiving, or warehousing industries, preferably with a Logistics background
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics experience
- Strong leadership skills with experience leading teams, coaching problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement
- Experience in production manpower planning aligned with running production processes (e.g., attendance, absenteeism, overtime management)
- Comfort with shop floor operations, ability to assess situations, and deploy resources to solve problems and abnormalities
- Commitment to professional conduct, fostering a respectful and productive work environment
- Strong communication & visualization skills
- Ability to create and execute strategic direction
Added bonus if you have
- Battery or Toyota manufacturing experience
- 3 Pillar management/execution experience
- Hoshin creation and execution
- Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP)
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
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- 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, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
