Assistant Operations Project Manager

Toyota Tsusho America; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

14 Paid Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Contribution

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America is seeking an Assistant Operations Project Manager to safeguard safety, quality, and productivity across North American production plants. You will support improvements in cost control, employee relations, and operational efficiency using Toyota Production System principles.

You will lead and mentor teams, analyze performance data, and coordinate with plant managers to implement strategic enhancements and training programs.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years experience, including supervisory experience in production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting regular assessments and evaluations of the production plants to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support in analyzing data and performance metrics to track the progress of operational enhancements and identify areas for further improvement.
• Summarizing data for overall departmental improvement.
• Assist in coordinating and communicating with plant managers and staff to ensure alignment with operational goals and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs and resources to support the continuous improvement of operational processes.
• Support the team in conducting regular site visits to observe operations and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitors productivity performance and implement improvements to meet targets.
• Monitors preventive maintenance and repairs required for the facility and production equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Assistant Operations Project Manager will ensure and improve safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and positive employee relations using the principles of the Toyota Production System, and other strategies outlined by the company and each facilities’ directives. The assistant manager will be responsible for supporting the team in overseeing and enhancing the operations of our production plants in North America.

What You'll Do

• Assist in conducting regular assessments and evaluations of the production plants to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support in analyzing data and performance metrics to track the progress of operational enhancements and identify areas for further improvement.
• Summarizing data for overall departmental improvement.
• Assist in coordinating and communicating with plant managers and staff to ensure alignment with operational goals and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs and resources to support the continuous improvement of operational processes.
• Support the team in conducting regular site visits to observe operations and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitors productivity performance and implement improvements to meet targets.
• Monitors preventive maintenance and repairs required for the facility and production equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Need

• 6 – 9 years experience, including supervisory experience in production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, Office, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.