What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battery Manufacturing Manager position at Toyota?
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 North Carolina Battery Plant Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manufacturing Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead night shift production and to support the Manufacturing Department and meet all manufacturing safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPIs while adhering to escalation standards for start of production (SOP) and eventual transition into stable production.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the production department's objective to produce the highest quality product in the safest most efficient manner exceeding our customer’s expectations.
What you’ll be doing
Promote and exemplify a safety-first work culture.
Eliminate safety concerns identified via TEBA, TEMATOKA, and risk assessments.
Spend considerable time on the production floor overseeing the process, developing each team member’s manufacturing capability, and problem-solving methodology.
Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to all team members.
Establish and manage a visual floor management system.
Achieve production KPIs, visualize production status, and provide measurable and continual improvement as the shop owner.
Daily shift handover with counterparts across Manufacturing division.
Develop strong working relationships with floor and support groups to foster teamwork while solving project related issues.
Use reflection to identify and correct gaps in standards.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent professional experience.
Manufacturing management and supervisory experience.
Must be able to work night shift schedule including weekend coverage.
Ability to create and execute strategic direction.
Startup / launch experience.
Problem-solving ability (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP, DMAIC).
Added bonus if you have
Battery Manufacturing experience.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or similar technical field.
Toyota Manufacturing work experience.
World class management system establishment in a work site / cost center.
Cross-functional work experience (Quality, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance).
Cross-functional collaboration (UTC, SOAR, etc.).
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.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
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.
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.
