Analyst, Production Control Operations

Overview
Who we are
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Who we're looking for
Toyota's Greensboro, North Carolina Battery Plant Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Analyst - Production Control Operations.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support the production planning department for TBMNC.
This analyst will report to the Manager of Production Planning within the Production Control area. Production Planning involves daily, monthly, and annual planning of volume across various production lines and gaining consensus of these plans with stakeholders including TBMNC executive team, production managers, and our related teams at our headquarters locations. The production planning team is also responsible for capturing the result of the current plan, develop root cause analysis of gaps to the plan, and develop countermeasure suggestions to the management team on how to remedy the problems.
What you'll be doing

• Implementation of production plans to improve operational conditions within the scope of TBMNC production lines.
• Developing relationships with customers & HQ to identify risks and adapt TBMNC's production plan to ensure customer's satisfaction of orders.
• Coordination of change points with the production teams such as new model launches & trial events in a manner that is best for all of Toyota.
• Problem solving issues that have potential to impact successful project or launch execution. Leading coordination across all departments, TMNA and TMC to countermeasure, yokotening solutions to future projects to prevent recurrence.
• Leading, facilitating, and presenting aspects of company production results including developing and leading the visualization and reporting of key performance indicators, trial & project status, problem solving and countermeasures to senior levels of the organization.
• Leading the KPI's surrounding plant productivity. Following up on problem solving activity of all production areas and ensuring delivery of product meets the customer's expectations.
• Identifying issues & gaps that could hinder the achievement of Production requirements.
• This role requires an ability to multi-task with many areas with conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and work with many individuals and entities at any given time.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or equal experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication & visualization skills
• Experience with Toyota &/or manufacturing planning process, specifications, and timelines preferred
• Business planning (Hoshin) development & execution
• Technical problem-solving abilities & experience (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using KPIs for goal setting and process management
• Understanding of advanced planning systems for manufacturing planning execution (Ex: MOM APS, Toyota ALC / PSMS)

Added bonus if you have

• Supplier Management Experience
• Major Model Launch / Plant Start-up
• Problem solving certification: ex: completed TBP through panel review.
• Battery, Automotive, or other Manufacturing experience
• 3 Pillar management / execution experience.
• SAP system 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
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• 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
• 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 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 talent.acquisition@toyota.com.