Skilled Group Leader - Facilities

TAL Toyota Motor Mfg Alabama, Inc. Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Plan

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flex time and virtual work options

Job summary

Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Facilities Group Leader to drive safety, reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment. You will coach a facilities team, champion Toyota Way principles, and manage maintenance projects and weekend trials.

Ideal candidates bring strong experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance, knowledge of FMDS and Johnson Controls systems, and proven ability to lead, teach, and deliver cost-reduction outcomes in a high-pressure

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Maintenance in manufacturing
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls systems and PLCs
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience using FMDS and conducting preventive maintenance
• Strong problem solving and project planning skills
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Lead by Safety First mindset and Toyota Way
• Coach and develop Facilities Maintenance team members
• Support Hoshin Objectives and project timelines
• Manage weekend trials and shutdown work
• Develop next generation facilities team members
• Drive cost management and continuous improvement

Skills

Facilities Maintenance

Johnson Controls Systems

Electrical schematics

FMDS

Project management

PowerPoint & Excel

Team coaching

Education

Technical degree (Electrical)

Tools

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 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.

Toyota’s Production Maintenance Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated 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 targets 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

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
• 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.

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Career Possibilities

Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s life better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.