Background

Toyota Kenya Limited is the authorized distributor and service provider of Toyota, Yamaha, HINO and Suzuki brands in Kenya. Toyota Kenya Ltd was incorporated in 1997 as a subsidiary by Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) the trading arm of Toyota Motor Corporation

JOB PURPOSE

This roles is responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing the assembly processes to ensure that vehicles are assembled efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

Operational Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participate in safety training and contribute to the development of safety procedures.
• Design and optimize assembly line layouts to improve material flow and reduce production time.
• Establishing and implementing assembly methods for introducing new products and verifying changes.
• Work closely with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely production schedules.
• Train assembly line workers and technicians on proper assembly techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively regarding assembly progress, challenges, and safety concerns.
• Adhere to production schedules and report any delays or inefficiencies to management.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in the assembly line.
• Ensure that the assembly processes adhere to production schedules and meet quality standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests at various stages of assembly to detect and address defects or deviations from standards.
• Prepare reports on assembly performance, quality issues, and process improvements.
• Analyze assembly data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve any issues that arise during the assembly process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, mechanical systems, and automotive manufacturing techniques.

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• 5 years of relevant experience from a recognized organization.

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Participate in safety training and contribute to the development of safety procedures.
• Design and optimize assembly line layouts to improve material flow and reduce production time.
• Establishing and implementing assembly methods for introducing new products and verifying changes.
• Work closely with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely production schedules.
• Train assembly line workers and technicians on proper assembly techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively regarding assembly progress, challenges, and safety concerns.
• Adhere to production schedules and report any delays or inefficiencies to management.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in the assembly line.
• Ensure that the assembly processes adhere to production schedules and meet quality standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests at various stages of assembly to detect and address defects or deviations from standards.
• Prepare reports on assembly performance, quality issues, and process improvements.
• Analyze assembly data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve any issues that arise during the assembly process.

• Strong understanding of assembly processes, mechanical systems, and automotive manufacturing techniques.

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.