Toyota Material Handling (TMH) has recently announced the promotion of one of its long-time leaders, Cesar Jimenez, to the position of Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Product Planning, and Product Assurance. As the North American leader in material handling equipment and solutions, Toyota recognizes Jimenez’s experience and expertise in the industry and trusts him with overseeing the company’s product line throughout its life cycle.
“We are excited to promote Cesar to this crucial position in our company’s executive team,” said Tony Miller, Senior Vice President of Operations, Engineering, and Strategic Planning. “Cesar’s impeccable knowledge of our products, his dedication to quality, and his commitment to our customers are just some of the reasons why we believe he is the best person for this role. We look forward to working alongside him to continue providing our customers with innovative and top-of-the-line solutions that meet their needs.”
Cesar Jimenez’s Journey with Toyota
Jimenez’s promotion is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the company since he began his career as a college intern in Toyota’s summer program in 1996. In the past 27 years, he has worked in various capacities, including product planning engineer, product marketing manager, and a member of Toyota’s executive team since 2015. During Jimenez’s tenure, he has played an instrumental role in Toyota’s successful launch of over 50 material handling products, contributing significantly to making Toyota the top manufacturer of material handling products and solutions in North America.
Respected Leader in the Material Handling Industry
Jimenez’s extensive experience in the material handling industry has earned him the admiration of his peers. He has been a member of the Industrial Truck Association for over 10 years, where he has served as the Vice Chair and Chair for both the Energy Storage Systems Subcommittee and the General Engineering Committee. The General Engineering Committee works on industrial truck performance-oriented safety standards and provides supplies to national safety organizations. As a respected leader in the material handling industry, Jimenez is a valuable asset to Toyota.
Looking Forward: Jimenez’s Vision
Jimenez’s promotion is timely, as the material handling industry is experiencing a great deal of change due to the pandemic and technological advances. Jimenez has articulated his vision for his new role, saying, “I am humbled by this opportunity and grateful to have spent my entire career with Toyota. Throughout my career, I’ve been inspired by Toyota’s commitment to excellence and the company’s mission to contribute to society in meaningful ways. I come to work every day driven to represent Toyota in the best possible way. I am excited to embrace the challenges of this new role and to contribute to Toyota’s continued success by providing products and solutions that solve our customers’ evolving problems.”
Toyota Material Handling: Reliable Solutions for All Industries
Toyota Material Handling offers a range of material handling solutions for various industries, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors. In addition to these solutions, Toyota offers aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design. With over 230 locations across North America, Toyota’s commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction is unparalleled. Toyota’s industry-leading lineup of material handling products makes it the go-to choice for solving wide-ranging challenges in warehousing and distribution. Whatever the application, Toyota can provide the expertise and solutions required for material handling, automation, energy, advanced logistics, and warehouse optimization.
To learn more about Cesar Jimenez, his new role, and other members of Toyota Material Handling’s management team at ToyotaForklift.com.
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