[Remote] Operations Planning - Team Lead (24 Month Contract/Acting)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, and they are seeking an Operations Planning - Team Lead to support their Western Canada Parts Distribution Centre team. The role involves managing a team, supporting inventory-related operations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Support ongoing learning and development of team members by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns Provide team members recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth Support & document safety orientations for facility trades & business partners at site Manage small to medium process improvements and building enhancement projects through data analytics, and report creation Support leadership with major projects Use Toyota Business Practices (TBP) problem-solving tools to address root causes and develop countermeasures; ensure proper documentation and maintenance Track the progress of all continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities within the team 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) Communicate Kaizen implementations across facility teams as activities launch, are in progress, and as objectives and deliverables are met Share Kaizen ideas and implementations with other facilities Facilitate TBP Meetings and coach others on Toyota Business Practice Methodology Create reports as needed to support project requirements and ad hoc reports for varying PDC performance criteria Ensure the development, update, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guides for your team Support facility 5-S activities (4S +S) and oversee facility cycle count processes Assist in the development of effective storage strategies that meet velocity and ergonomic requirements Serve as backup during vacations and unplanned absences for the operations planning team Skills University degree, College diploma or equivalent work experience 1-3 years of relevant work experience Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop a team Strong analytical skills with a proven methodology for problem solving Experience coordinating & monitoring project processes, and developing & communicating guidelines and procedures Excellent communicator with the ability to prioritize issues and risks to senior leaders Ability to work harmoniously with individuals at all levels in and outside the organization Experience initiating & improving work processes to increase safety, quality, and efficiencies Solid digital proficiency with platforms such as SAP and MS Office Applications (Excel is required and Power BI is an asset) Benefits Competitive compensation package Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Associate vehicle discount program Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits Company Overview Toyota Financial Services Corporation is made up of affiliates in more than 35 countries/locations. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, JP, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is