Production Group Leader - Safety, Quality & Improvement

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

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.