Job Description

Toyota Automated Logistics is a part of the Toyota Industries Group and specializes in warehouse automation and material handling solutions. We work on innovative technologies and solutions such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, and other warehouse automation solutions that help businesses improve operational efficiency and productivity.

• Methodology: Waterfall (Phased Execution: Initiation, Design, Manufacturing, Installation, Commissioning, Closeout)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 30–50% (depending on phase of site commissioning)

Key Responsibilities

• Waterfall Phase Gate Management: Lead large-scale warehouse automation projects through structured Waterfall milestones (Engineering Sign-off, Factory Acceptance Testing, Mechanical/Electrical Installation, Commissioning, and Handover).
• Scope & Change Control: Manage highly detailed technical scopes. Prevent scope creep by strict documentation and pricing of Change Orders for any equipment or software modifications.
• Project Schedule & Milestone Tracking: Maintain the Master Project Schedule (e.g., Gantt charts). Forecast long-lead procurement items (conveyors, AS/RS cranes, racking) to avoid site delays.
• Budget Tracking: Manage multi-million dollar equipment and labor budgets, tracking progress payments and billing milestones tied to delivery phases.
• Monitor & Control Supplier deliverables : Coordinate with suppliers for complete deliverables from date of P.O issue till P.O completion, including warranty period. Ensure timely receipt of dispatch documents from suppliers and handover to Finance team for accounting. Coordinate with Finance team for timely supplier payment releases as per agreed terms.
• Reporting: Prepare & update project progress to customers and internal stakeholders on Weekly & Monthly basis
• Payment Reconciliation : Ensure payment collection from customers as per the deliverables and payment terms agreed with customers
• On-Site Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Supervise mechanical and electrical installation contractors on-site to ensure work adheres to engineering drawings and safety protocols.

Technical & Professional Requirements

• Industry Experience: 2–6 years of project management or coordination in intra-logistics, warehouse automation, material handling, conveyor systems, or industrial construction.
• Methodology: Proven experience executing capital expenditure (Capex) hardware/software integration projects using Waterfall methodologies.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret mechanical layout drawings, electrical schematics, and system sequence of operations.
• Software Proficiency: Strong skills in project scheduling tools like Microsoft Project. Should have hands on experience working in Microsoft Planner.
• Preferred / Nice-to-Have: Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; PMP certification or equivalent field experience in material handling.