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Manager - Battery Plant Engineering

AT Toyota North America
Toyota North America

Manager - Battery Plant Engineering

Lexington, KY

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 Battery Plant Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manager.

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The primary responsibility of this role is to Manage Plant Manufacturing Building Construction. (Design and implementation)

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Battery Plant Engineering, the person in this role will support the objective to lead design and construction for the new Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina Site.

This position can be located at Toyota's Production Engineering Manufacturing Center (PEMC) in Georgetown, KY or Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) in Liberty, NC.

What you'll be doing

  • Project Manager for new Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina - New Greenfield Site
  • Recommends/approves contractor selections/awards (technical viewpoint)
  • Approves or rejects all purchase requisitions up to $10K level
  • Meeting all project KPIs related to Safety, Cost, Schedule, and Quality
  • Plans/designs/constructs new building & existing building modifications to support North American production needs.
  • Manages approximately $75M to $100M in yearly capital expenditures related to building projects.
  • Providing customer group requirements while still meeting budget targets to ensure product profitability.
  • Meeting schedule requirements in order to support production needs to react to market conditions.

What you bring

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
  • Engineering experience for Building/Facility Construction, including planning, design, sourcing and field implementation
  • Supervisory experience in an engineering or manufacturing role, with responsibility for direct reports
  • Successful completion of Toyota Business Practice (TBP) Panel or other equivalent documented problem-solving certification
  • Experience working with all levels of leadership, including reporting out to executive level

What you may bring

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Battery Manufacturing experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License
  • Experience with AutoCAD/AutoDESK, including the ability to read, interpret and modify drawings

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

Client-provided location(s): Georgetown, KY 40324, USA
Job ID: Toyota_North_America-1463558224
Employment Type: Full Time