Job Description Manager, Parts Distribution Centre Rank 7 Bowmanville, ON (On-site) Deadline: This posting will close by November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Toyota Canada Inc. currently has an exciting opportunity for a Parts Distribution Manager to support our Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) team. This is a full-time opportunity and will report to the National Manager, Parts Operations. The selected candidate will provide direction and leadership within the PDC to ensure a safe, quality focused and productive operation. The individual will also ensure the PDC operation is supportive of corporate policies, objectives and the Toyota Way and to ensure that PDC operations are supportive of Dealers, internal departments and a high level of customer satisfaction for the Dealer and vehicle owner. Finally, this individual will manage PDC safety, quality, customer, cost and team member development. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Benefits Competitive compensation package including bonus Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Company pension plan with additional employer contributions Company Demo Vehicle Associate vehicle discount program Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness) Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits Sabbatical leave program What You’ll be Doing: Culture Build a diverse and inclusive culture rich in the Toyota Way by setting challenging expectations, monitoring performance, and fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement where all team members are treated with respect, care and concern; (Mendomi) Motivate, coach, and develop team members at all levels Promote a culture of health and safety and foster a high level of customer service throughout all team members and aspects of their role Communication Ensure corporate communications are cascaded appropriately Provide guidance and mentorship to Operations Managers on FMDS Facility Management board activities in the Obeya Actively listen to leadership and team member input and collaborate with them to address problems, while further enhancing their understanding of Toyota Way thinking Ensure team member operational feedback is heard to create ownership of problems and support resolutions Continuous Improvement Activities (Kaizen) Teach understanding of the Toyota Way, Toyota Business Practices (TBP) and the Toyota Production System (TPS) within individual and team discussions to guide problem solving initiatives and define expectations around standardized work in all processes Develop training strategies for leaders and team members, and develop future people leaders through the team’s understanding of Toyota Job Instruction (TJI), Standardized Work Kaizen/Leader (SWK/SWKL), Floor Management Development System (FMDS), Hoshin planning, and Mendomi thinking way Manage large process improvements & jishuken activities through data analytics, TBP or other practical problem-solving processes Use appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on those in support of change during all stages of Kaizen – Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Operations Management Create facility Hoshin KPI’s and operational & capital budgets and maintain results through Floor Management Development System (FMDS) tools Maintain an efficient and productive working environment for all activities of PDC operations and provide direction regarding PDC layout, optimizing space utilization, ergonomics and productivity Administer Corporate policies and procedures, including: Regulated labor, health & safety, and transportation of dangerous goods requirements Ensure all vehicles assigned to the PDC are maintained and used according to company standards and policy Other duties as requested or required People Management Provide timely guidance, coaching, feedback, and accountability for direct reports to drive learning & development and successful project completion Support ongoing learning and development of your team by supplying mentorship, career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns and teach Operations Leaders and Operations Managers to do the same Inspire, motivate, and guide team to foster collaboration, understanding, support & Kaizen (continuous improvement) resulting in work efficiency Coach and develop the team in the use and understanding of Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Way (TW), and Toyota Business Practices (TBP) Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership for business processes and support Provide clear recommendations linked to the organization's strategy and financial goals Identify and act upon opportunities for continuous improvement, while setting and accomplishing challenging goals Encourage prudent risk-taking and organizational learning What You’ll Bring: University degree, College diploma or certificate, preferably in Logistics, Business Administration or related field 5-7 years related experience at the management level, setting objectives and managing personnel including coaching, mentoring, and developing talent among direct reports Thorough understanding of physical distribution and material handling concepts Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to foster and maintain relationships Professional and customer service focused communication skills – verbal and written WHMIS, JHSC and Dangerous Goods certification an asset About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. 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, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. #LI-PP1 #LI-Onsite About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.
