Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada full-time for more than a year

Pros – Culture, Methodology, Experience
Leadership opportunities
Learn a lot

Cons – flat organization
 A bit rigid

Advice to Senior Management – None

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Good job security for full time workers. That is all I can think of right now.

Cons – Compensation always under attack. Don't know when the next cuts will happen even though the company will make close to 10 billion in profit this year. Contract workers starting wage always being lowered. No raise for all workers in the last 5 years and none in site. Raises and bonuses for management though. Contracts can now be on contract for up to 5 years and then not to full rate for another 10 years. Those first 5 years do not count towards pension. Don't get hurt. Work/life balance tilted all the way to the company. 48 production hour work week. Always want more on top of that. Surprise Saturday production OT can be imposed at any time. You must work it or be placed on corrective action. Management are dictators and tyrants that have grade 10 education and no interpersonal skills. " Get the cars out at any cost " " Production above all " " If you have a problem with it, quit!! " If the media speaks to them, whatever the company says think the opposite. They are excellent media manipulators. There is nothing wrong with making a big profit but it must be shared well with all involved in making that profit....this includes work/life balance. Very high divorce rate. If you enjoy your family, hope to have one, or enjoy a healthy social life and good health....DO NOT WORK FOR THIS COMPANY.....money is not everything....even then the money is always getting less.

Advice to Senior Management – Start fresh. Get back to how it was when I start 21 years ago. Treat people with dignity and respect. I know this won't happen because the dollar is all that matters now. Sad.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada full-time for more than a year

Pros – tradition, technology and stability, good management

Cons – long time to get promoted, seniority first dosen't count background or prior experience.

Advice to Senior Management – better understand of every one's background and knowledge

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Toyota is the top auto manufacturer in the world. Company offers job security

Cons – Long hours, mind numbing work and starting wages are continually being lowered!

Advice to Senior Management – Follow your core values and get back to the TPS system. Respect your workers for what they do and show them the respect they deserve!!!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Good benefits.
There's a cafeteria in the office.

Cons – Poor Management.
Incompetent Management.
They have a knack for putting people into positions that never meant to be there.
Employees are told to take positions they may not like in order to advance in the company. People become miserable in their jobs.
Low pay.
They say they are concern about family and work life balance, but that is the complete opposite of what is reality.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen to their staff.
Allow the staff to grade and provide feedback about management. You can have employee review so why not have employer reviews!?!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada as an intern

Pros – Nice environment where company invests in your professional growth. Most employees have worked there for 5-20 years. Employee morale is high, every employee is treated with respect.

Cons – Bureaucratic environment(lots of red tape), strict and conventional culture (no flex hours, no telecommuting, no Facebook, Gmail, etc)

Advice to Senior Management – Provide employees greater work life balance opportunities to attract and retain the best talent. Keep investing in your people because they will help you meet your goals. Good job!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Provide you with great experience. Interns are treated like full time engineers. Give you real work that makes a difference. Pay overtime well. 1.5times OT and 2times sunday OT.

Cons – A lot of overtime. Worked full 60 hour weeks for many weeks (I chose to take on more work). Strict hours.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Good salary and benefits once fulltime

Cons – Long hours due to automotive demand and hard ass work.

Advice to Senior Management – Shorten overtime, to allow more family time

Former Employee – worked at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Pros – Big reputable company. Well defined processes.

Cons – Open work environment is very distracting.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work!

Current Employee – been working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Pros – Nice new cars to work on.

Cons – pay and benefits suck. no recognition for a job well done.

Advice to Senior Management – I think it is reasonable for technicians to be paid at least 25-30% of the shop door rate. Our shop rate is $80. I have been working here for 2 years and make $12/hr. That is just a slap in the face. I am a licensed tech and ready to move on.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend