Warehouse Supervisor at Toyota Motor Europe

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics, People Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Toyota Production System, KPI Monitoring, Training, Cost Management, Communication, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Resource Planning, Team Leadership, Process Supervision

Industry

Automotive

Description

In a nutshell Supervise warehouse operations to ensure timely, high-quality parts delivery using Toyota Production System (TPS) principles. Lead safety, quality, cost, and people management. Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and compliance. Oversee daily logistics, develop staff, manage resources, and monitor KPIs to support over 100 retailers and Toyota's regional distribution hub. Company Information 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. Your team and your responsibilities Team description The warehouse currently employs 53 people (both Office and Warehouse) and stores approximately 54.000 part numbers with an inventory value of € 5M. The warehouse receives parts Toyotas main European warehouse (TPCE) in Belgium. In as continuous strong growing market, it supplies parts overnight to over 100 Toyota and Lexus retailers in Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Same Day Service to Warsaw retailers, and Toyota Motor Poland’s vehicle hub, satisfying over 8000 orders per day. The role encompasses all aspects of the daily supervision of a stand-alone warehouse operation - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and people management. In line with Toyota philosophy the Supervisor is expected to monitor continuous improvement of the operations utilising latest TPS thinking. The position, reporting into the Assistant Warehouse Manager (based in TPCPL, Warsaw) Your responsibilities Accountability 1: Depot Health & Safety management #1: safety always first, zero tolerance related to safety, lead by example and ensure Stop-Call-Wait Culture Create a zero risk operations environment through proactive risk evaluation. Health & Safety Assessments: Daily safety patrols, Safety reporting: yokoten safety issues, accident & incident reporting Analyse safety issues, uncover root causes and define countermeasures to avoid re-occurring incidents/accidents Promote and implement best practises. Continuous improvement of operation, focussing on ergonomically aspects. Maximize separation of men & machine and machine & machine. Accountability 2: Quality Deliver ‘best in class’ quality to dealers. Ensure high quality standards up to the dealers, Define root-causes and implement countermeasures to improve quality through using 5 step / TBP approach Foster customer first environment Monitor quality KPI’s and priorities for kaizen (e.g. sorting errors, warehouse denials, non-shipped lines, damages, ability factors, productivity indicators). Report & follow up quality results on daily base Guide operation if needed to ensure better quality Accountability 3: Operations management Deliver ‘best in class’ operations by using Toyota Way tools: LDC approach, FMDS, standardisation, SOP creation and follow-up OJD, QCC. Control and monitoring of all incoming / outgoing goods / transfers / transfers according to standardized procedures and defined priorities. Follow-up operational KPI’s, face challenging targets and assures that objectives are met. Planning of resources: weekly and daily workload, manpower & equipment planning and follow-up Monitor operational KPI’s (efficiency, equipment, material) Initiation and ensuring the implementation of material flow concepts, internal operation, transport systems and storage techniques to achieve optimal productivity Gemba presence, warehouse process supervision Ensure smooth operations through in & outbound flow control & planning (Heijunka) Irregularity control Visualise process, Yamazumi, M&I flow, Standard Operation Procedures Translate + communicate local storage issues with Ass. WHM Implement and follow-up local warehouse kaizen plan Encourage, follow up & guidance of operational kaizen activities Accountability 4: HRD & People management Set up & monitor local versatility/skill matrix & create development plan for all associates to reach multi-skill level Identify development needs warehouse associates Ensure clear and structure Toyota Way competencies appraisal within Warehouse Member Organise/facilitate training plan for office & warehouse in line with defined development needs, facilitate OJD Guide & support during job assessment’s, Work regulations monitor and follow up Communication: regular team-briefing Code of Conduct: Ensure TME/depot regulations are followed and implemented. Accountability 5: Cost management Responsible for the provision of all necessary information arising in his sphere of responsibility to all relevant posts Effective use of available equipment, material and resources Initiate + follow up cost kaizen possibilities in the warehouse Equipment & fleet control Daily manpower & machines planning and follow up Your Profile Education level & general experience: > 5 years’ experience in logistics and/or shop floor management (preferably automotive) Technical knowledge: Understanding of operational processes and flows. Fluent in communication (local language, English) Knowledge of P.C. (word, excel, power point, …) Breadth of expertise: Experience in total responsibility for delivery of daily result in a shop floor environment. Proven track record of people management on both shop floor T.P.S. principles in shop floor operations Competencies: Factual and analytical thinking Perseverance Monitoring own and others performance Long term development of others Strong communication skills We offer · Permanent contract · Training program · Opportunity to grow towards higher management functions in operations or support functions · A dynamic and challenging multicultural work environment, being part of a motivated team in which competence and quality play an important role. Enhancing personal growth and a real opportunity to invest in your future through on the job development and training. Where your effort, dedication and initiative are rewarded by a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package · At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All of 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. 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. Place of employment Warsaw, PL A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise warehouse operations to ensure timely, high-quality parts delivery while leading safety, quality, cost, and people management. Drive continuous improvement and efficiency while overseeing daily logistics and monitoring KPIs.