Production Group Leader

Toyota North America; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Production Group Leader to oversee a manufacturing team, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. You will coordinate with quality, maintenance, and engineering to meet daily targets and improve processes.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to train and develop team members. A flexible shift schedule and travel up to 10% are expected.

Qualifications

• 2-year college degree in leadership, business, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field.
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Availability to work shifts (various) and overtime.
• Willingness to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a production team to meet daily targets with high quality.
• Ensure safety policies and a safe work environment.
• Manage production schedules and resources to meet demand.
• Oversee floor activities, continuous improvement, FMDS, and team morale.
• Train and mentor team members through OJD and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering for improvements.
• Conduct STW audits and apply TBP root-cause countermeasures.
• Communicate company messages with consistency and integrity.
• Deliver presentations to leadership on problem solving and data analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Train & develop

MS Office

Overtime availability

Travel 10%

Shift flexibility

Education

2-year College degree in leadership/engineering

4-year College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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, TN, ‘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.

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About the Opportunity:

The Production Group Leader plays a critical role in leading Team Members & Team Leaders to achieve daily manufacturing goals while upholding Toyota’s commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Group Leaders are responsible for developing a 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 process improvements, mandatory overtime calls, policy changes, wages, benefits and conflict resolution. Group Leaders are the line’s interface to management and technical resources.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a production team to meet or exceed daily production targets while maintaining high-quality standards
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures, promoting a safe work environment for all team members
• Manage production schedules and resources effectively to meet customer demand and to ensure Productivity Efficiency (PEFF)
• Manage floor activities, continuous improvement, Floor Development Management System (FMDS), and group morale
• Train and mentor team members through On the Job Development (OJD), fostering skill development and a culture of continuous learning and respect
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, maintenance, and engineering to support continuous improvement efforts
• Judge quality defects and determine next steps to include seriousness of issues, containment activities and countermeasures
• Perform Standardized Work (STW) audits
• Utilize Toyota Business Practices (TBP) to solve problems with root cause/countermeasure activity
• Display excellent interpersonal, communication, Team Member development and relationshipbuildingskills
• Must develop skills to quickly visualize potential issues and resolve them to maintain safety, productivity, and quality indicators
• Effectively resolve conflict and foster a cooperative team environment
• Conduct difficult conversations and issuing Corrective Action to Team Members to address issues effectively
• Represent and communicate the company’s message with consistency and integrity
• Responsible for delivering presentations to leadership teams, consisting of problem solving activity, data analysis, and related subject matter

Qualifications – External

REQUIRED:

• 2-year College degree (or equivalent experience) in leadership, business, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and develop team members
• Availability to work ANY of the following shifts (Mon-Fri 2:00pm—10:30pm, Sun-Thurs 7:15pm—4:00am, Sun-Thurs 10:00PM—6:30AM)
• Availability to work overtime, including occasional weekends and holidays
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time

PREFERRED:

• 4-year College degree (or equivalent experience) in leadership, business, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field
• 2+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years working in a manufacturing environment and production safe work practices
• Experience in production processes and quality control
• Experience in production scheduling and workflow management
• Lean Six Sigma Certification(s)

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
• 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.