Applications Operations Lead
Toyota Deutschland GmbH, Raleigh, NC, United States
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Manufacturing IT Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated
Operations Lead (AMS) .
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the Application Management Support (AMS) team responsible for supporting Siemens OpCenter and related MES applications in a production environment.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing IT department’s objective to ensure stable, reliable, and high-performing MES operations for the Liberty battery plant.
This position is based in the Battery Plant, Liberty, NC. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.
What you’ll be doing
Lead and manage the AMS team responsible for supporting OpCenter and related MES applications
Oversee incident, problem, and service request management to ensure timely resolution and minimal production impact
Monitor system performance, availability, and stability across MES environments
Coordinate production support activities, including on-call rotations and escalation management
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues
Collaborate with development, data, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex technical issues
Support release deployments and ensure operational readiness for new functionality
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in application support, production support, or IT operations
2+ years of experience leading or managing support teams
Experience supporting enterprise applications in manufacturing or MES/MOM environments
Experience with incident management, problem management, and service management processes
Added bonus if you have
Experience with Siemens OpCenter or similar MES platforms
Experience in automotive or battery manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Experience supporting 24/7 production environments
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Manufacturing IT Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated
Operations Lead (AMS) .
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the Application Management Support (AMS) team responsible for supporting Siemens OpCenter and related MES applications in a production environment.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing IT department’s objective to ensure stable, reliable, and high-performing MES operations for the Liberty battery plant.
This position is based in the Battery Plant, Liberty, NC. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.
What you’ll be doing
Lead and manage the AMS team responsible for supporting OpCenter and related MES applications
Oversee incident, problem, and service request management to ensure timely resolution and minimal production impact
Monitor system performance, availability, and stability across MES environments
Coordinate production support activities, including on-call rotations and escalation management
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues
Collaborate with development, data, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex technical issues
Support release deployments and ensure operational readiness for new functionality
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in application support, production support, or IT operations
2+ years of experience leading or managing support teams
Experience supporting enterprise applications in manufacturing or MES/MOM environments
Experience with incident management, problem management, and service management processes
Added bonus if you have
Experience with Siemens OpCenter or similar MES platforms
Experience in automotive or battery manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Experience supporting 24/7 production environments
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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