Senior Analyst - Project Planning & Management

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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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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 Senior Analyst - Project Planning & Management (PPM).
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the new Project Planning & implementation both short & mid-term for TBMNC. This includes facilitating the local NC Obeya team, following-up on concerns & potential delays, and regularly meeting with additional stakeholders at our headquarters locations. Projects will vary between standard model related changes, new line improvements, multi-department Kaizens, and ad hoc.
What you'll be doing

• Developing and executing strategies for new model launch and other plant-wide project activity surrounding master schedule creation in a manner that is best for all of Toyota
• Coordinating new model launch activities between multiple divisions and multiple companies considering every phase of vehicle development through start of production
• 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 all aspects of complex project execution, including developing and leading the visualization and reporting of key performance indicators, master schedules, project status, problems and countermeasures to senior levels of the organization
• Coordinating and managing Production Control cost and manpower planning, ensuring all department and company targets and objectives are met
• Supporting additional ad-hoc requests and projects which could include items such as make vs buy, budget and other company initiatives
• 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 equivalent professional work experience in a Production Control role in a manufacturing environment
• Project Leadership experience, including reporting out directly to Senior / Executive level leadership recommending company direction based on data analysis
• Technical problem-solving ability
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• KPI Management/Visualization experience

Added bonus if you have

• Toyota Supplier Management
• Battery Manufacturing experience
• 3 Pillar management / execution experience
• Understanding and execution of Gated Management & BRAD milestones
• Problem solving complete through panel (TBP)
• Understanding Toyota planning process, specifications (part drawing), and product development

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)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.