Working at Toyota in Torrance, CA: 16 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Torrance, CA Area

"Used to be a great place to work - great people everyone on the same page - over the last couple of years and with the move to Texas not sure anymore"

"Toyota was a great company to work for at one time. Now not so sure. Moving to Plano to save money and reorganize really had an impact."

"It's a great compnay to work for."

"Good place, nice people, great environment."

"12 year at TMS. Company is tremendously supportive of its employees. Associates tend to be "lifers" with strong commitments to corporate and community. A little conservative at times, but changing. Technology associates and solutions are becoming more and more progressive with innovative opportunities encouraged."

"I worked for Jorgensen for 2 years and they were a good company to work for that cared about their employees. The company was subcontracted by Toyota Motor Sales and so we had to abide by their rules but Jorgensen made sure that we were all taken care of and not treated poorly and at the same time we gave the quality of work that is expected. My experience with Jorgensen was a good one and I would recommend anyone to work for that company."

"Toyota overall is a good company. Unfortunately the ability to seek promotional opportunities are limited."

"Love it! Great benefits provided for employes. Great chances to move up and advnace. Excellent working enviorment. Bosses are very nice and supportive"

"I have worked at this company since 2009. I like my team and my managers. I recommend this company."

"You know what is expected. No surprises."

What do you like about working at Toyota?

"The company is awesome. The company vision is starting to skew slightly. It is still the most respected car company in the world."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company culture does not always transfer to management. Each manager is pretty much free to do as they please. So, it's difficult to create any global tips. New managers are not confident and feel threatened by those that are. Established managers are set in their ways and want you to already know what they know and think how they do. Most of the upper management are just afraid. The ultimate tip would be to read The Toyota Way book."

What don't you like about working at Toyota?

"New management brings in non Japanese work ethics. This creates confusion as you try to work with all the different cultures."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to the people actually doing the work. They are the ones in the trenches and will be most affected by your decisions."

"Great company but a different culture for what most are accustomed to."

What do you like about working at Toyota?

"Big company with great benefits and an awesome campus. There is a dry cleaners, cafeteria, coffee shop, etc.... Very convenient."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do some reasearch on the Japanese culture. It has a significant impact on how the company operates."

What don't you like about working at Toyota?

"The Japanese culture is very different and is not as productive as you might think."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Set short term goals and meet them. Spend money on technology."

"Refreshing for the Mind"

What do you like about working at Toyota?

"Good work Environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know your stuff and Sell yourself"

What don't you like about working at Toyota?

"Unable to be an Employee"

"Toyota is a good place to be for someone who's content."