Skilled Group Leader - Casting-Maintenance

Jackson, TNFull-timePosted Jul 15, 2026

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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all."

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc. now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for:

Toyota’s Equipment Maintenance Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Skilled Group Leader.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and supervise a group of Skilled Equipment Maintenance team members and team leaders to maintain our casting dies at the highest level.

Reporting to the Equipment Maintenance manager the person in this role will support the plant’s objective of producing engine blocks and transmission cases in a safe and efficient.

Shift: Weekend (Friday through Sunday) Day Shift and Night Shift

What you’ll be doing

  • Ensure team members follow all safety rules, policies and procedures.

  • Develop and maintain 3 Function standards for department.

  • Responsible for team following all standardized work and ensuring JSA’s are completed for non-STW jobs.

  • Daily reporting on machine issues and ensuring urgency is being followed based on current situation for inventory, plant performance and manpower.

  • Ensure daily manpower conditions are met while driving TM’s to complete training, cross check, quality circles and much more.

  • Provide technical support thru coaching and teaching both during and after equipment breakdowns.

  • Use daily mendomi to keep morale high in group.

  • Encourage kaizen and ownership of area.

  • Maintain 4s of area and have clear standards using systems.

  • Use FMDS and to track daily problem-solving activity.

What you bring

  • 3+ years of manufacturing or relevant military experience; aluminum casting, foundry metallurgy, or heat treat experience strongly preferred

  • Working knowledge of Maximo or CMMS

  • Demonstrated experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles of kaizen, standardized work or similar lean methodologies

  • Ability to work weekends, overtime and shutdown work (such as July and December holidays) as needed

  • TL Candidates must have 1 year experience as TL and completion of TL-GL pathway (Internal candidates only)

Added bonus if you have

  • 2-year degree/certificate or higher in Maintenance or Engineering (or equivalent)

  • Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI or similar

  • PLC experience

  • Robot knowledge / programming experience / integration experience

  • Working knowledge of FMDS, and Prevention, Prediction, Quick Action (PDQA)

  • Supervisory experience, with responsibility for direct reports

  • Experience with creating and maintaining budgets including cost reduction activities

  • Toyota Business Practice (TBP) completion through panel (Toyota Team Members Only)

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 all 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.

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