Maintenance Leader

Toyota North America; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle purchase discount

Lease vehicle program

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina is seeking a passionate Maintenance Leader to oversee the maintenance department, meet safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPIs while ramping SOPs to stable 24/7 operations.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will coach and develop technicians, manage budgets, and implement continuous improvements and kaizen events to drive reliability. This role requires hands-on leadership on the floor and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance for manufacturing or process industries (PLC, robotics, safety protocols).
• Experience leading teams, including coaching a team to solve problems and continually improve.
• Technical process improvement and problem-solving ability (kaizen, PDCA, RC/CM, TBP, or others).
• Experience in the training and development of team members in both formal and informal training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the production floor overseeing equipment and developing team technical capability.
• Provide daily leadership coaching and mentorship to all team members.
• Verify all team members have full work and stretch assignments.
• Meet equipment maintenance KPIs and drive continual improvement.
• Plan monthly, weekly, and daily work activity for your team.
• Manage budgets and lead kaizens for cost-effective maintenance activities.
• Lead safety initiatives and support QCC activities.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team coaching

Kaizen

PDCA

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical

Education

AS or BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a Technical Field

Tools

PLC

Robotics

Safety protocols

Job description

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, 'job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s newest manufacturing facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Maintenance Leader.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Maintenance Department Manager to meet all Maintenance safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPIs in SOP ramp up and eventually transition into stable production in a 24/7/365 operation.

Reporting to the Maintenance 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.

This posting is for multiple positions and will be utilized to fill day / night shifts. More explaining will be done in the interview process. Please do not apply if you are not able to work EITHER shift.

Candidates must demonstrate their qualifications by achieving acceptable scores in all sections of the interview.

What you'll be doing

• Spend considerable amount of time on the production floor overseeing the equipment, developing each team member’s technical capability, and problem-solving methodology.

• Expected to be highly technical and have a strong focus on people development - providing daily leadership coaching and mentorship to all team members.

• Confirm AMT development and utilization within your groups.

• Verify all team members have full work and stretch work assignments.

• Meet equipment maintenance KPIs, visualize the maintenance shop condition, and provide measurable & continual improvement.

• Work with Maintenance teams to document equipment operation training materials, equipment PM plans, material inventory for solving equipment problems, and systems to monitor, track, and ensure completion to plan.

• Develop strong working relationships with production & other support groups to foster teamwork while solving project related issues.

• Oversee Maintenance repair and troubleshooting activity on the shop floor.

• Plan monthly, weekly, and daily work activity for your team.

• Effectively manage cost budgets. Implement kaizens to provide effective cost management of maintenance related activities.

• Support and lead QCC activity and team member development.

• Lead all activities with a Safety-First mindset.

What you bring

• Experience in maintenance for manufacturing or process industries (PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.).

• Experience leading teams, including coaching a team to solve problems and continually improve.

• Technical process improvement and problem-solving ability (like kaizen, PDCA, RC/CM, TBP, or others).

• Experience in the training and development of team members in both formal and informal training sessions.

Added bonus if you have

• Toyota Maintenance Team Leader experience.

• Toyota Maintenance Group Leader experience.

• Toyota Maintenance Tech and / or Seibi work experience.

• AS or BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a Technical Field.

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 (if applicable).

• 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.

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.