Operations Leader

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.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

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 diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what’s possible with us.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Service Parts Operations (SPO) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Operations Leader.

The primary responsibility of the Operations Leader is to lead and support warehouse operations activities related to the receipt, storage and distribution of service parts and accessories.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the person in the Operations Leader role will support the Service Parts Operations department's objective by meeting PDC business objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate and lead day-to-day operational activities providing leadership in the areas of team member relations, safety, quality, and efficiency
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement through consistent application of TPS, TQM, Kaizen, and the Toyota Way
• Demonstrate leadership skills that include direct coaching/development of production team members and team leaders in support of facility operational objectives
• Create and deploy short and medium range plans and develop strategies to increase total operational efficiency
• Provide a safe, secure, and engaging work environment that fosters team member involvement, creativity, and development in a team atmosphere
• Responsible for the consistent application of company policies and guidelines
• LAPDC current shift schedule – 1st shift: 5:15am-1:45pm / 2nd shift: 4:15pm-12:45am. OL positions will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift.

What You Bring

• Leadership experience in an operational environment or near/end completion of Logistics Trainee Program.
• Ability to facilitate change and develop team members.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.
• 3-5 years of related operations experience in a high performing distribution environment.
• Application and development of: TBP, FMDS, SPSR

What you may bring

• Familiar with Toyota Way principles
• Kaizen project experience
• Storage experience

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
• 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 is not eligible / applicable for this role.

The annual base salary range for this position is $82,700.00 - $134,400.00.

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. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.