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Internal/External Description – Skilled Group Leader

Description – Internal/External

Lead, manage, and grow a multi-skilled Industrial Maintenance Team in a fast paced and technically challenging production environment through implementation of Toyota maintenance systems. With a target of zero downtime activities, the Skilled Maintenance Group Leader will support Toyota’s Special Maintenance – Three Function System: Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Quick Repair.

This position requires a high level of understanding and ability in the areas of team building and communication with Skilled Team Members and Skilled Team Leaders. Skilled Group Leaders are responsible for developing strong working relationship with their team to ensure good and frequent communication on all matters that impact the team including but not limited to implementation of new kaizens, mandatory overtime calls, policy changes, wages, benefits, and conflict resolution.

Lead / manage team:

Oversee Maintenance repair and troubleshooting activity on the shop floor
Plan monthly, weekly, and daily work activity for your team(s)
Develop all Team Members through Toyota FMDS (Floor Management Development System) and 5S activities.
Develop all Team Members’ understanding of the three functions of maintenance for consistent application.
Remove roadblocks to achieve the company targets

Manage projects:

Manage equipment reliability improvement projects through kaizen, changeover, and rebuild.
Manage capital projects as needed (up to $500k, sometimes larger)
Execute/Manage Projects (Project Studies, Justification, Approval, and Schedule Achievement)

Manage processes:

Support Preventive Maintenance function through exceptional equipment installation and development at start of new project.
Support Predictive Maintenance through preventive maintenance, product development management, and daily maintenance/ownership.
Effectively manage cost budgets. Implement kaizens to provide effective cost management of maintenance related activities.

Qualifications – Internal Candidates

Required:

High School Diploma with working knowledge of the manufacturing industry
Complete Realistic Job Preview (RJP) within 24 months
Broad knowledge of production safe work practices
Knowledge of Floor Management Development System (FMDS)
Experience with preparing/delivering technical presentations, developing others and relationship building
Previous leadership experience in manufacturing
Toyota Business Practice (TBP) application experience
Availability to work ALL of the following shifts
- Mon-Fri 2:00pm—10:30pm
- Sun-Thurs 10:00pm—6:30am
- Sun-Thurs 7:15pm—4:00am
Eligible for Transfer/Promotion per Regional Policies (for more information access policies from the Toyota Portal)

Qualifications – External Candidates

Required:

Supervisory Experience
Hands-on Industrial Maintenance Experience
Overtime flexibility based on business needs
Availability to work ALL of the following shifts
- Mon-Fri 2:00pm—10:30pm
- Sun-Thurs 10:00pm—6:30am
- Sun-Thurs 7:15pm—4:00am
Successful Candidates must successfully complete a series of assessments for Leadership and technical skills.

Preferred:

4 year Technical/Leadership focused college degree
Leadership experience in Lean Manufacturing Systems
Supervisory experience including conducting formal reviews and coaching to maximize performance
Prior supervisory experience in Industrial Maintenance (external candidates)
Passed TBP Panel (Internal Candidates)
Application knowledge of Floor Management Development System (FMDS) Internal Candidates)

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.