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Toyota Factory In São Paulo State Will Create 450 New Jobs With Resumption Of 3rd Shift

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 03/09/2021 at 10:18
Toyota – fábrica – São Paulo – empregos
Fábrica da Toyota/ Fonte: Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul
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Less Affected By Lack Of Semiconductors, Toyota Reopens 3rd Shift At Factory In Sorocaba, In The Interior Of São Paulo State

Toyota announced yesterday, Thursday (09/02), that it will reopen a third work shift at its factory in Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state, starting in January. The Japanese automaker, little affected by the semiconductor crisis, will operate on a 24-hour schedule and will hire 450 employees starting this month. An additional 50 jobs will be created in other units of the group and 350 in the region’s supply chain. See also this news: Toyota’s Factory In SP Is Considered The Cleanest Of The Brand In The World And Becomes A Global Reference In Sustainability

Previously, Toyota Already Planned To Resume The 3rd Shift At The Factory In São Paulo

As mentioned on another occasion, in an interview with Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul, Toyota Brazil informed on July 6 that it was already studying the possibility of resuming the 3rd shift at the factory in Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state, starting next year. The company at that time had not yet confirmed the possible new jobs to be generated at the factory, but speculation estimated that 400 jobs would be created.

Toyota Brazil stated that the company has been constantly evaluating the various internal and market scenarios to ensure the sustainability of its operations in the country. And for that reason, it confirms that it is dialoguing with the union to analyze the feasibility of the third shift at the Sorocaba factory starting in 2022. The number of possible new job openings is still not confirmed.

The management of Toyota had decided to adopt the third shift in Brazil in 2018, something rare in the automaker’s factories, which is why the Japanese headquarters took time to be convinced to authorize the measure. At the time, the extra shift was considered the most viable solution, without the need to invest in a new plant, to meet the expected growth of regional markets and the launch of another model made in Sorocaba, the Yaris hatch and sedan, launched in the second half of 2018, which joined the Etios (also with both body styles) already produced at the unit since 2012.

Production Expansion At The Factory In Sorocaba

The Toyota factory, in the interior of São Paulo state, will expand its production capacity from the current 122,000 units per year to 152,000. The unit produces the Yaris, Etios (only for export), and the Corolla Cross, the brand’s first SUV manufactured in the country and launched in March. The SUV has a hybrid/flex version – runs on energy and gasoline or ethanol, and is sold in 22 countries in the region.

The announcement was made by the president of Toyota Brazil, Rafael Chang, to Governor João Doria at the end of the afternoon on Thursday, 2. According to the executive, the measure will meet the growing demand for the brand’s products in Brazil and Latin America and is part of the company’s sustainable growth strategy and commitment to the country, despite the challenges that the entire industry faces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The factory had three work shifts between November 2018 and June 2019.

Partnership With The Government Of São Paulo State

The Governor of São Paulo, João Doria, was alongside the President of Toyota Brazil, Rafael Chang, and highlighted that they were together in 2019 on a visit to Toyota’s headquarters in Japan and now, as a result of that, the expansion of the Toyota factory in Sorocaba is taking place, with the generation of new jobs and new investments.

The CEO of Toyota Brazil says, “We have worked hard to create this important moment in Toyota’s history in Brazil. It is made possible by the excellent integration we have achieved with all the stakeholders involved in this initiative – employees, union, suppliers, dealers, and government. Furthermore, I am sure that these 850 direct and indirect jobs that will be generated will positively impact Brazilian society during this delicate period we are all experiencing.”

Roberta Souza

Author for the Click Petróleo e Gás portal since 2019, responsible for publishing over 8,000 articles that have garnered millions of views, combining technical expertise, clarity, and engagement to inform and connect readers. A Petroleum Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Industrial Unit Commissioning, I also bring practical experience and background in the agribusiness sector, which broadens my perspective and versatility in producing specialized content. I develop content topics, disseminate job opportunities, and create advertising materials tailored for the industry audience. For content suggestions, job vacancy promotion, or advertising proposals, please contact via email: santizatagpc@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes

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