TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Every day we ship thousands of components, accessories and vehicles across the whole of Europe. Our supply chain operations ensure that our factories, retailers and customers receive their products in the right place and at the right time.

From the beginning of a car’s lifecycle to its disposal, Toyota’s sophisticated supply chain network focuses on reducing the environmental impact of our products and activities. For our production parts, multiple cross-docks and consolidation points across the region support the supply of components to our manufacturing plants. Vehicle Logistics Groups in our European hubs, cross-docks and port operations ensure our customers get their vehicles on-time, in-time, every time. For after-sales activities, we have an extensive supply chain to organise and support service parts and components.

The Service Parts Supply Chain Group operates 18 central distribution warehouses throughout Europe. Using a hub & spoke distribution method, they ship thousands of components and accessories every day to over 3300 retailers throughout Europe and affiliates across the globe.

Team description

Join Toyota’s dynamic logistics team and lead operations at our fast-paced warehouse. Drive excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development using Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.

Your responsibilities

• Safety First
  • Lead a zero-risk culture with proactive safety patrols and incident reporting
  • Promote ergonomic improvements and safe machine operations
• Quality Assurance
  • Deliver top-tier service to over 100 Toyota & Lexus retailers
  • Analyze root causes and implement countermeasures using TBP/5-step approach
  • Monitor and improve quality KPIs (e.g. sorting errors, damages)
• Operations Management
  • Oversee inbound/outbound logistics and daily warehouse flow
  • Plan resources and monitor operational KPIs
  • Drive continuous improvement through kaizen and TPS tools
• People Development
  • Build versatile teams through training and skill matrix planning
  • Conduct performance appraisals and support career growth
  • Ensure strong communication and adherence to Toyota values
• Cost Control
  • Optimize use of equipment, manpower, and materials
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Manage fleet and daily resource planning

Place of employment: Toyota Logistics Services Czech s.r.o., Průmyslová 92, Krupka – Nové Modlany

• You have at least a high school degree
• You have at least 5 years in logistics or shop floor management (automotive preferred)
• You have strong understanding of warehouse operations and TPS principles
• You are practical, logical and with a hands-on approach
• You are well organised, and your flexibility makes you a perfect team player
• You have proven leadership and analytical skills
• You are stress resistance and good personal organization competences to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
• You have strong communication and negotiation attitude in an assertive but diplomatic way to reach consensus and get buy-in
• You have good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Experience with AS400 is asset.
• You are willing to work in 2 shifts
• You are fluent in Czech (native or C1) and English

You Have a Toyota DNA, This Means You

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible
• Curiosity: you combine imagination and fact-based observation
• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other’s success

• Full-time work in two shifts – morning and afternoon only
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Contribution of 65% to canteen meals
• Transport allowance 1500 CZK
• Contribution to supplementary pension / life insurance
• Free coffee at the workplace
• Corporate events (Christmas party, teambuilding)
• Salary increase once a year + annual bonus
• Authorization for forklifts / extension at the expense of the company
• Training possible abroad
• 200% surcharge for work on public holidays
• Christmas voucher worth 1000 CZK

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.