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Who we are
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Who We're Looking For
Toyota's Greensboro, North Carolina Battery Plant Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manager - Production Planning (PPL)
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the production planning department for TBMNC. This manager will report to the Senior Manager of Production Control. Production Planning involves daily, monthly, and annual planning of volume across various production lines and gaining consensus of these plans with stakeholders including the TBMNC executive team, production managers, and related teams at our headquarters locations. The production planning team is also responsible for capturing results of the current plan, determining the root cause of gaps versus the plan, and recommending countermeasures to the management team on how to remedy the problems.
This manager role will need to go above and beyond to develop their understanding of battery production processes, supply chain, and customer's processes to proactively develop their ability to uncover & resolve concerns, to build the most effective launch & recovery plans, and establish the best processes for our greenfield operations.
The scope of projects will vary between standard model related changes, new line improvements, multi-department Kaizens, and plant wide operational improvement initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and executing strategies for new model launch and other plant-wide project activity surrounding trial schedules, line-fill & ramp-up plans, and annual planning targets
- Coordinating production activities between multiple divisions and multiple companies considering every phase of vehicle development through start of production
- Problem solving issues that have potential to impact successful project or launch execution. Leading coordination across all departments, NA HQ & Global HQ to countermeasure, reflecting solutions to future projects to prevent recurrence
- Leading, facilitating and presenting all aspects of complex project execution, including developing and leading the visualization and reporting of key performance indicators, master schedules, project status, problem solving and countermeasures to senior levels of the organization
- Directly leading the Production Planning Team. Involving immediate stakeholders for guidance and input as needed on developing processes to capture TBMNC production status and quickly execute countermeasures to improve the current & future condition.
- Escalating complex concerns clearly and concisely to TBMNC executives in a time appropriate manner
- Coordinating and managing Production Control cost and staffing planning, ensuring all department and company targets and objectives are met
- Supporting additional ad-hoc requests and projects which could include items such as make vs buy, budget and other company initiatives
- Develop strategies to ensure Production requirements & Sales demands can be met
- This role requires an ability to multi-task with many areas with conflicting deadlines and priorities. Maintaining daily & monthly deliverables (ex: Getsudo processes); while adapting to the on-going demands of a growing & evolving production environment.
- This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and work with many individuals and entities at any given time
- This role requires managing the resources of the Production planning team to effectively execute all Production planning objectives
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equal experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication & visualization skills
- Experience with Toyota and or manufacturing planning process, specifications, and timelines
- Strategic planning mindset & experience executing strategic plans
- Business planning (Hoshin) development & execution
- Technical problem-solving ability such as: Plan Do Check Act (PDCA), Root Cause Analysis /Counter Measures (RC/CM), and or Toyota Business Practices (TBP)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to coach and develop a team
- Experience using KPIs for goal setting and process management.
- Understanding of advanced planning systems for manufacturing planning execution - Ex: Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management Advanced Planning and Scheduling (MOM APS), Toyota Assembly Line Control (ALC) / Plant Specification Management System (PSMS) or other planning and scheduling systems)
Added Bonus If You Have
- Supplier Management Experience
- Major Model Launch / Plant Start-up
- Completion of OJD (on the job development) Training
- Problem solving complete through panel (TBP)
- 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
• 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 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.
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.