TOTO offers unprecedented opportunities for talented, experienced professionals.  As the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer, TOTO has been revolutionizing the plumbing industry in the U.S. since 1991, and continues to develop innovative and technologically advanced products.  At TOTO we are growing faster than ever and our success has created many new opportunities.

TOTO considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.  In addition, TOTO complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.  TOTO also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.  TOTO is committed to a drug-free workplace.

 

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Production Operator
Morrow, Georgia

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, use hands/fingers, to handle, twist or feel
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to speak and/or listen.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Lifting up to 55lbs as required in job and SOP
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive bending/pulling.
• Repetitive movements of fingers, hands, wrists and arms.

Work Environment:
The work environment consists of an indoor manufacturing facility with controlled environment.  Heat, humidity and barometric pressure can fluctuate depending on area of plant.  Depending on job, exposure to odors, fumes, sounds and product may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) including, but not limited to, protective gloves, ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes.

Ideal candidates will be able to perform with the above requirements/conditions and have the following:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Six months assembly or production related experience
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and an understanding of fractions and decimals)
• Ability to read and comprehend basic written instructions and procedures.
• Must have mechanical capability.

 

Interested candidates should contact Human Resources by email at humanres@totousa.com for additional information. EOE

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IT Manager – Distribution and Manufacturing Management System
Atlanta, Georgia

Location : Morrow, GA 30260
Employee Type : Full-Time
Industry : Manufacturing
Manages Others : Yes
Job Type : IT
Education : 4 Year Degree
Experience : At least 10 year(s)
Post Date : 4/29/2013
Contact Information : Shay Moncrief

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Responsible for managing JDEdwards-World applications including, but not limited to, Sales Order Entry, Advanced Pricing, Inventory and Purchase Order Management System, Shop Floor Control, Work Order, Product Costing, Distribution/Manufacturing Requirements Planning, and other associated non-JDE subsystems, including but not limited to integration with Sales Force Dot Com CRM, UPS World Ship, web portal tool and i-Bolt. Provide secondly management role for JDEdwards-World applications including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable System and World Writer, FASTR Tool. Provide system-level support of multi-user operating systems, hardware and software tools, including implementation, installation, configuration, user training, maintenance, documentation and support of the Distribution & Manufacturing System. Identify alternatives for optimizing computer resources. Ensures business objectives of a project or an application are met, while effectively directing the activities of staff assigned to the project or system.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Plans, schedules, coordinates and oversees major software upgrades, new releases, and installation and implementation of related software applications; organizes and assigns test teams, develops implementation schedule and work tasks, and manages implementation of custom changes to the Distribution & Manufacturing System.
2. Coordinates installation of program fixes and customized menus for the Distribution & Manufacturing System; troubleshoots programming and systems problems associated with applications already in use.
3. Studies and reports on unused or under utilized functions of the Distribution & Manufacturing System; develops and tests new or modified functions, reports, customized programs to compute data, or changes to file structure; creates or updates functional specifications for new or modified functions or reports and applications; coordinate with lead user and developer to test and implement new or modified programs as needed.
4. Reviews and edit reports and operator error messages, and provides applications support to end users for the Distribution & Manufacturing System and related applications.
5. Develops documentation for training and conduct user training for end users on how to effectively use the Distribution & Manufacturing System features and related applications.
6. Studies manual business processes and procedures, and makes recommendations on how to automate such manual business processes and procedures.
7. Applies good practice industry standard, auditing principles and techniques to ensure that data integrity, internal controls, and audit trails are maintained throughout all applications.
8. Performs professional work related to special projects involving programming, systems analysis, or any other tasks associated with distribution business management, as assigned.
9. May act as a project leader or provide work direction or training to less experienced employees within the department, or to end users.
10. Coordinate or assist other Application System Analysts or developers from time to time as needed.
11. Performs other related work as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Expands own technical skills, business applications, knowledge and interpersonal skills through participation in meetings, facilitation of Total Quality improvements teams and self-study.
2. Provides operational support to the production data base environment including building, scheduling, and monitoring the necessary support jobs and resolving data base related production problems of concerns. Assists applications staff in resolving production data base problems and user problems.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to Total Quality and the process of continuous improvement, identifies and responds actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers and is open and responsive to change.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

Daily contact with department managers, directors and department staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises 4-8 people

Requirements

SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or a related discipline and five (5) years or more of experience in programming, system analysis and loading large projects. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must have at lest 10 years of successful experience in implementing, training, or maintaining JDE World ERP applications including, however, not limited to, Sales Order Process, Inventory, Purchase Order Management, Shop Floor Control, Work Order, Product Costing, Distribution/Manufacturing Requirement Planning modules.
Knowledge of JDE World Advanced Pricing is desirable.
Knowledge and working experience of RPG programming is desirable.
Experience in successful completion of version upgrading is desirable.

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter including salary requirements to smoncrief@totousa.com for consideration. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.

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Senior Manager – International Transportation
Atlanta, Georgia

Location : 7700 Spence Rd Fairburn, GA 30213
Employee Type : Full-Time
Industry : Manufacturing
Manages Others : Not Specified
Job Type : Supply Chain, Transportation
Education : 4 Year Degree
Experience : At least 8 year(s)
Post Date : 3/1/2013
Contact Information : Jose Lopez

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Develop, evaluate, and manage the transportation arena to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, supply chain efficiencies, carrier relationships, capacity and to support Logistics’ and Company goals. Plan, develop and implement domestic and international shipping strategies. Establish and execute policies, programs and procedures to support global market delivery requirements. Manage the outgoing distribution functions and appropriate interfaces.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Manage and lead the global transportation activity for planning, shipping, international orders to achieve external and internal customer requirements.
2. Compile and monitor carrier and freight forwarder KPI’s to ensure execution and cost management
3. Negotiate rates and agreements with carriers be it TL, LTL, IMC, Parcel, Express and Freight Forwarders.
4. Build and manage strong relationship with all carriers to ensure capacity and services.
5. Maintain knowledge of common carriage laws, regulations, services and rates.
6. Primary contact for Customer Service, Sales, other TOTO departments and 3PL for all transportation operations.
7. Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize Supply Chain efficiencies and cost avoidance.
8. Manage and evaluate monthly transportation expenses as they relate to the Logistics budget.
9. Stay abreast of U.S. Customs Regulations and provide compliance guidance to company.
10. Manage company’s participation in CTPAT.
11. Knowledge of International shipping procedures and compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support and train other departments as needed regarding transportation issues.
2. Initiate meetings with Freight Forwarders and other international service providers.
3. Assists in ensuring a safe work environment by maintaining and communicating good safety practices.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

DIMENSIONS:

Provides guidance, support and information for all international transportation activity for all company departments and locations.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

Close working relationship with Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, 3PL, Carrier Representatives and other TOTO departments. Daily contact with various TOTO Department Managers, 3PL, Carrier Representatives and others outside

Requirements

SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Material Management, Transportation, Business or related field with ten plus years of applicable experience in transportation and global logistics. Knowledge of traffic laws, freight tariffs, import/export documentation and regulations, distribution methods, transportation and postal regulations, Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, motivational, negotiating, financial/budget analysis, as well as oral and written communication skills. Experience managing within a diverse company is essential. Ability to communicate effectively. Working knowledge in Excel, Access and PowerPoint, ERP, TMS, and WMS applications. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter including salary requirements to jlopez@totousa.com for consideration. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.

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Manager Business Development Sales
Southeast USA

Employee Type : Full-Time
Industry : Consumer Products
Building Materials : Manufacturing
Manages Others : No
Job Type : Business Development Sales Manufacturing
Education : 4 Year Degree
Experience : At least 3 year(s)
Travel : Road Warrior
Post Date : 3/8/2013
Contact Information : Darrell Matheny

DESCRIPTION:

TOTO offers unprecedented opportunities for talented, experienced professionals. As the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer, TOTO has been revolutionizing the plumbing industry in the U.S. since 1991, and continues to develop innovative and technologically advanced products. At TOTO we are growing faster than ever and our success has created many new opportunities.

We are currently seeking a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER for the Southeast United States can be based out of Atlanta or the South east. Spanish speaking would be a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Sources and initiates sales with large national accounts.
2. Makes sales calls and presentations to introduce the company, its products and product capabilities.
3. Follows up on sales calls, quotes, negotiates terms and closes on contracts.
4. Monitors and insures orders are received timely by project.
5. Support each Regional Sales Team as needed.
6. Coordinate with Regional Sales Team when National Accounts affect their territory.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain up-to-date information concerning sales prices, availability of product, production schedules, profit contribution, sales policies, sales trends, and status of current orders to meet marketing objectives and assure the company satisfies customer requirements to the greatest practical extent.

1. Prepares necessary expense accounts and sales reports on a timely (weekly) basis.
2. Maintain memberships and participation in association and affiliated industry groups.
3. Responsible for developing and maintaining large national accounts.
4. Daily contact with engineers, architects, general contractors, etc.
5. Frequent contact with decision makers of national chains, Sales Managers, Director of Business Development, and Assistant VP of Sales.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have the above abilities as well as the following:

B.B.A. in Sales, Marketing or related field, three (3) years of business development experience in the plumbing industry. Must also have excellent presentation skills.

Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience with outside sales in the kitchen and bath industry, and Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter including salary history to dmatheny@totousa.com

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Architect and Design Representative
New York, NY

Employee Type : Full-Time
Industry : Consumer Products
Building Materials : Manufacturing
Manages Others : No
Job Type : Architect and Design Representative
Education : 4 Year Degree
Experience : At least 3 year(s)
Travel : New York and NE Region
Post Date : 3/8/2013
Contact Information : Darrell Matheny

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Coordinates information and routinely makes in-person contact with architecture firms, design firms, engineering firms, construction managers, developers, mechanical contractors, plumbing contractors, property managers, and building owners.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Maintains regular in-person contact with specifiers of residential and commercial plumbing products in greater New York City market.
2. Distributes announcements, sales bulletins, new product bulletins, and literature.
3. Maintains close relationships with TOTO Sales and Branding departments.
4. Introduces new product and presents updated information.
5. Establishes new relationships with specifiers to gain sales and market penetration.
6. Practices efficient and effective territory management of outside sales contact with firms and individuals in the specification market.
7. Develops and maintains accurate database of industry contacts.
8. Coordinates and fulfills requests for sample materials.
9. Work regional and national trade shows and exhibitions, ie: Greenbuild, AIA, ASPE.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain up-to-date information concerning industry contacts, market status, sales opportunities.
2. Delivers and distributes information and specification as requested.
3. Prepares necessary expense and sales reports on a timely (weekly) basis.
4. As necessary overnight travel involved.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or Similar Experience.
Self-starter with excellent territory management ability.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are a must.
Must have excellent presentation skills.
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

DIMENSIONS:

Serves as a liaison between TOTO and industry associations including but not limited to ASID, AIA, USGBC, ASPE (and others), attending regular meetings and events.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

Works closely with Territory Sales Representatives, Business Development Manager, TOTO NYC Gallery, TOTO Regional Sales and Branding. Reports to Director of Sales Region.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not require direct supervision of employees.

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter including salary history to dmatheny@totousa.com Resumes without salary history will not be considered.

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