Skilled Group Leader - Facilities

toyota; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Health care plans

Flex time & remote options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Toyota Manufacturing is seeking a Facilities Group Leader to guide a maintenance team in a high‑volume manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment, align with TPS principles, and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Production Maintenance Manager, you’ll support KPI achievement and lead weekend trials as needed. Ideal candidates bring extensive facilities maintenance experience in manufacturing, knowledge of Johnson Controls systems and PLCs, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Maintenance in manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls systems and PLCs.
• Kaizen processes in reducing waste, water and energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities team to ensure safe and efficient operating condition of equipment.
• Support Facilities department KPI achievement and targets.
• Lead by Safety First mindset, Toyota Way and TPS Principles.
• Coach and develop team members with clear direction and resources.
• Manage weekend trials and shutdown work; monitor milestones.
• Develop next generation Facilities Maintenance team members.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance

Johnson Controls

PLC Schematics

Kaizen

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Schematics

FMDS

5S

Troubleshooting

Project Scheduling

PowerPoint

Excel

Leadership

Education

Electrical degree

Tools

FMDS

PowerPoint

Excel

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

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.

Immigration Eligibility

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.

Role: Facilities Group Leader

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and develop facilities team to ensure safe and efficient operating condition of equipment.

Reporting to the Production Maintenance Manager, the person in this role will support Facilities department's objective to achieve department KPI and targets.

What you'll be doing

• Lead by "Safety First" mindset, Toyota Way and TPS Principles
• Coach and develop Facilities Maintenance team members on daily basis, provide clear direction, technical resources, training & work plans
• Lead activity to support Hoshin Objective
• Manage weekend trials and shutdown work
• Manage resources and project timelines to ensure project timeliness and quality target are met
• Develop next generation of Facilities Maintenance Team Members

What you bring

• Experience in Facilities Maintenance in manufacturing industry
• In-depth knowledge of Johnson Control, Inc. Systems and PLC's:
• Kaizen Processes in reducing waste, water and energy
• Lead Preventive Maintenance activities
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues
• Ability to read and make electrical schematics
• Knowledge of Floor Management Development System (FMDS)
• Experience with preparing/developing technical presentation, developing others and relationship building
• Problem Solving experience
• Availability to work rotating shifts
• Must be willing to work weekends (up to 50%)
• Experience upgrading obsolete systems (from concept to actual implementation)
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, including project management ability to make milestone schedules/work plans
• Demonstrated ability to perform failure diagnosis, including identifying and reporting on failure of components

Added bonus if you have

• 2 or 4-year technical focused college degree (i.e. electrical)
• Application knowledge of Floor Management Development System (FMDS)
• Deep understanding of Workplace Organization (5S)
• Supervisory experience including conducting formal reviews and coaching to maximize performance
• Experience training TMs on changepoints or new systems
• Experience making equipment improvement plans or 5-year visions
• Experience with cost management & cost reduction activities

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
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• 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)

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.

EEO Statement

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientatio