Overview

Who we are

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all."

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 seeks a passionate and highly motivated Continuous Improvement Analyst, Manufacturing. 

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Continuous Improvement Senior Manager and maintain the standards of an organization’s talent by providing comprehensive training at the start of employment and as needed throughout the job. The Continuous Improvement Analyst will also lead and manage initiatives to enhance the manufacturing process stability by developing projects focusing on Stable takt, line speed, and line balance changes.

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the executives and department heads to determine areas for employee improvement, develop training courses for new and existing employees, and establish methods to track employee performance after the completion of training.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the leadership team in setting and achieving goals utilizing Lean initiatives. This includes working with key leadership both functionally and strategically to drive overall improvements in specific areas.

• Lead the development and process of methods and systems for measuring to ensure that project goals, objectives, and metrics are being met and maintained.

• Lead staff training and recommends opportunities to strengthen internal control structure and work processes which impact compliance, privacy, and security.

• Lead the implementation of Lean programs from inception to completion.

• Manage the planning, facilitation, and completion of Lean projects to support cost reduction.

• Lead manufacturing investigations, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements, Change Controls, and Safety Improvements.

• Plan the relocation of process equipment that aids improvement.

• Identifies and finds solutions for safety and ergonomic problems.

• Leads optimization changes to the assembly process method changes.

• Leads special and self-initiated projects for continuous improvement, structure planning, and other series-related projects.

• Provides specialized technical guidance and support to assigned areas.

• Provides training and process improvement activities/projects for production associates utilizing responsible systems/processes.

• Assists with analysis of process or systems failures hindering production areas.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What you bring

• BA/BS degree in an engineering/manufacturing discipline or five years of related professional experience.

• Strong communication & visualization skills.

• Ability to create and execute strategic direction.

• Experience as Project Lead for major model changes or new model launches.

• Technical problem-solving ability.

Added bonus if you have

• Strong organization and time-management skills to prioritize, delegate tasks and set goals for productivity.

• Ability to mentor Group leaders and Team Members.

• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to inspire and engage learners.

• High empathy skills, understanding of effective teaching methodologies, and the willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in teaching.

• Advanced ability to clearly understand and communicate complex ideas and concepts.

• Experienced with cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in lean manufacturing processes.

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.

• 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.

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