Sr. Project Manager

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

14 Paid Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. seeks an experienced EHS professional to lead project management, safety governance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will develop and enforce safety programs, manage budgets, and drive training initiatives to elevate overall performance. The role requires collaboration with leadership to embed safety, quality, and productivity best practices, plus conducting audits and investigations to uphold compliance across regulatory jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• High-level professional safety certifications strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Directs project lifecycle workflows including research, timeline generation, milestone tracking, and accountability delegation while managing budgets.
• Implements safety and environmental management systems in line with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Partner with leadership to embed safety, quality, and productivity benchmarks into standard work documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, HR, and environmental programs with documented results.
• Establishes facility training academies and onboarding matrices to validate training effectiveness.
• Conducts compliance audits and leads incident investigations to enhance workplace safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Safety governance

Environmental governance

Kaizen / continuous improvement

Training & workforce development

Compliance auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team! What's In It For You? Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!) Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 14 Paid Company Holidays 401(k) with Company Contribution Educational Tuition Reimbursement

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

What You’ll Do

• Project Management & Cost Control: Directs comprehensive project lifecycle workflows—including research, timeline generation, milestone tracking, and accountabilities delegation—while managing project budgets and escalating issues that impact operational profitability.
• Safety & Environmental Governance: Implements internal Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems that comply with corporate guidelines, regulatory expectations, and international compliance standards.
• Operational Integration & Standardization: Partners with leadership to embed critical safety, quality, and productivity benchmarks directly into Standardized Work documentation and Floor Management Development Systems across manufacturing departments.
• Continuous Improvement & Kaizen: Supports established operations by driving improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, human resources, and environmental programs, thoroughly documenting all results as directed by Strategic Business Unit leadership.
• Training & Workforce Development: Establishes facility training academies, mobile equipment training programs, and comprehensive onboarding matrices to validate training versatility and process effectiveness across teams.
• Compliance Auditing & Investigation: Conducts rigorous compliance audits of established operations against strategic business unit standards and leads incident investigations to continuously enhance regional workplace safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• High-level professional industry safety certifications are strongly desired.
• 5 to 8 years of environmental health and safety experience.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is required.
• Prior experience in start-up operations with facility building layout and root-source unit cost principles is preferred.
• Experience delivering working improvements to safety standards, conducting incident investigations, and heading safety committee leadership across Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and other required regulatory jurisdictions.
• Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or similar certification strongly desired, or eligibility to sit for the exam.

Travel Required: 25% or more

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Be The Right One

The Right ONE for you: The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba)

The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths.

The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society.

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the global vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, we have greatly expanded upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing, and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. TAI is a North American leader in procurement, processing, recycling, and supply chain management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. With a team of over 8,000, TAI delivers value on every level, addressing business and social challenges and driving innovative, sustainable solutions for a better future. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential! We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers!