**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. _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’re looking for** Toyota’s Operations Management Development Division (OMDD) is looking for a driven, innovative Senior Manager with a passion to improve, to join our team. This role will support Toyota’s North American Operations on a path of continuous improvement. OMDD is the department that Taiichi Ohno created to carry out his vision of the world-renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). Opportunities abound in working collaboratively with the North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs), support divisions, suppliers, and Headquarter (HQ) operation functions because the kaizen cycle never ends! This role will provide you with the opportunity to interface with top executives, both internal and external to Toyota, in pursuit of a common goal…being better today than we were yesterday. If you find this type of work appealing, then we would love to hear from you. The person fulfilling this role will support OMDD objectives in identifying and eliminating waste to improve productivity and reduce lead time through the entire enterprise to satisfy our “Customer First” philosophy. In addition, this person will learn and apply TPS basic thinking with the proper tools to visualize problems to be solved and waste to be eliminated. The primary responsibility of this role is to work collaboratively with Toyota’s operations to develop your TPS capabilities with a flexible mindset. Creating strategies for improvement, maintaining daily project schedules, and producing /evaluating results are all part of this role while adhering to the precepts of the Toyota Production System. This position will provide opportunities to work side by side on the shop floor with your team as well as with key members at the plants, suppliers, and HQ operations in helping them achieve their KPIs and annual objectives. **What you’ll be doing** + Develop strategies as a leader to WORK COLLABORATIVELY with plants, HQ operations, and suppliers to meet the challenges in a competitive, ever evolving market. + Exposure, development, and APPLICATION in the understanding of key TPS concepts (Standardized Work, Kanban, Pokayoke as examples). + LEAD projects with members of your team to keep the schedule and achieve activity targets. + Be responsible to DEVELOP team members in TPS basic thinking and know how (Internal and External) through related projects and training. + FACILITATE bringing key stakeholders across the company together to achieve success in meeting defined KPI targets. **What you bring** + Bachelor’s degree or higher + Experience developing strategies to set direction for manufacturing and/or administrative projects to achieve the targeted business need + Experience leading and implementing Continuous Improvement activities in business processes utilizing Toyota Production System (TPS) or lean manufacturing + Willingness to expand your knowledge and practical application of the Toyota Production System (all applications). + Management experience in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for direct reports, leading, managing, and developing a high performing team + Ability and willingness to travel 75% or higher as needed. **Added bonus if you have** + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Operations Management + Experience working in a direct or support role for manufacturing + Experience leading or participating in a “lean manufacturing” or TPS kaizen activity + Experience utilizing Material and Information Flow Chart (MIFC) or Value Stream Mapping + Experience in a manufacturing environment **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 (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. 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.