Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Operations Management Development Division (OMDD) is looking for a self-driven, innovative Analyst to join our organization in supporting Toyota’s North American Operations with continuous improvement efforts. OMDD is the very same department that Taiichi Ohno created to carry out his vision of the world-renowned Toyota Production System (TPS).

There are many opportunities to work jointly with the North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) and suppliers because the kaizen cycle is endless! This role interfaces with top executives at Toyota and project companies in pursuit of a common goal: being better than we were yesterday. If you have a passion for continuous improvement, then we want to hear from you!

The primary responsibility of this role is to work side-by-side with project teams, both internally and externally, to develop their shop floor & TPS capabilities, while simultaneously strengthening your own TPS skill. You will actively practice Genchi Genbutsu, identify gaps for improvement, and lead the activity to meet challenging targets. As your TPS toolbox grows, you will develop logical strategies, meet tight project schedules, and produce results, all while adhering to the basic principles of TPS.

As an OMDD Analyst you can expect to support company objectives to reduce cost and lead time, specifically by detecting and eliminating waste. This supports our Customer First mentality. You will find productivity improvements throughout the entire supply chain while energetically learning and applying TPS basic-thinking and tools. Doing so, you will visualize problems, exercise practical problem-solving, and engage in the kaizen cycle, all in an effort to expand our capability and promote the transfer of knowledge to Toyota’s affiliate and project companies across North America.

What you’ll be doing

• Learn and use TPS tools to visualize waste.
• Carry-out project assignments to achieve targets.
• Develop TPS basic-thinking and transferring to project teams, participants, etc.
• Set challenging targets that align with North American cost competitiveness.
• Lead activity teams to success by example.
• Analyze the shop floor through Genchi Genbutsu (Go and See)
• Utilize activity reflection summaries as development opportunities to share TPS with others.
• Develop strategies while coordinating, participating in, and eventually leading kaizen activities (jishukens).

What you bring

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75%.
• Experience working in a direct or support role for manufacturing.
• Experience implementing Toyota Production System or equivalent continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment on the shop floor.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field.

Added bonus if you have

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience utilizing Material and Information Flow Chart (Value Stream Mapping).
• Completion of TBP (Toyota Business Practice) through panel (Toyota Team Members Only).
• Toyota 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:

• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• 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.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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 or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to [email protected].