Jake Hynan

Production Manager @ Toyota North America - Process Improvement, Kaizen / Continuous Improvement, Lean Logistics, Toyota Production System, Lean Six Sigma, D&I Champion

Jake Hynan is a Production Manager at Toyota North America, based in San Francisco, California.1 He has been in this role since March 2022 and is responsible for overseeing operations at Toyota's San Francisco Parts and Distribution Center.1

Professional Experience

Jake manages a team of 10 salaried employees and 78 warehouse associates at the distribution center, which services 68 Toyota dealerships and 38 Lexus dealerships in the Pacific Northwest region.1 His responsibilities include:

Managing key performance indicators related to safety, cost, quality, human resource development, and customer satisfaction
Overseeing the facility's P&L, including a $5 million expense budget, $9 million labor budget, and $4 million capital budget
Implementing process improvements and cost-saving measures, such as reducing the expense budget by 17%

Expertise and Achievements

Jake has demonstrated expertise in several areas:

Toyota Production System (TPS): He applies principles such as JKK, FMDS, TBP, 5S, and SPSR moment-by-moment management.1
Continuous Improvement: Jake is known for his Kaizen (continuous improvement) projects and process improvements.1
Operational Launch: He was one of five people responsible for launching Toyota's new flagship parts and distribution center in Phoenix, AZ.1
Training and Development: Jake conducts operational Toyota Production System training for leaders and managers in the Toyota supply chain network.1

Background and Education

Prior to his current role, Jake worked as an Operations Leader at Toyota North America from February 2018 to June 2019, managing the shipping operation at Toyota's largest parts and distribution center.1 He completed a double major at Marquette University's school of business in 2017, focusing on Operations & Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship.

Jake Hynan is recognized for his dedication to continuous improvement, process optimization, and team member accountability, making him a valuable asset to Toyota North America's operations.