Maintenance Leader

TNC Toyota Battery Mfg North Carolina Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) seeks a passionate Maintenance Leader to support the Maintenance Department Manager in meeting safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPIs as we ramp SOP to a stable 24/7 operation. This role will oversee maintenance on the floor and drive strong technical development within your team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will coach team members, plan work, document training and PM plans, and collaborate across production to sustain high

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance for manufacturing or process industries (PLC, robotics, safety protocols).
• Proven experience leading teams and coaching problem solving and continual improvement.
• Technical process improvement and problem solving abilities (kaizen, PDCA, RC/CM, TBP).
• Experience in training and developing team members in formal and informal settings.
• Bonus if you have Toyota Maintenance Team Leader experience.
• Toyota Maintenance Group Leader experience is a plus.
• Toyota Maintenance Tech and/or Seibi experience is valued.
• Engineering degree (AS/BS) in Electrical, Mechanical, or a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the production floor overseeing equipment and developing team members’ capabilities.
• Verify AMT development and utilization within groups and ensure proper work assignments.
• Meet equipment maintenance KPIs and drive continual improvement on the shop floor.
• Document equipment operation training, PM plans, and material inventory to support problem solving.
• Build strong relationships with production and support groups to foster teamwork.
• Lead maintenance repair and troubleshooting activities on the shop floor.
• Plan monthly, weekly, and daily work activity and manage cost budgets.
• Lead kaizens to improve maintenance cost management and safety initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Team training

Toyota leadership

Toyota TM Leader

Toyota Tech/Seibi

Engineering degree

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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.

Right to work

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 KPI s 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

• 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

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.

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

And let’s start our impossible, together.