New president named for Toyota Indiana
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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has selected Jason Puckett to serve as president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana in Princeton, the automaker announced Wednesday.
Puckett was previously the vice president of administration and manufacturing at Toyota Indiana and has served as president of Toyota Alabama since 2021.
“I am excited to be back at Toyota Indiana. It’s where I got my start as an engineer in assembly, so returning as president is an honor,” Puckett said in a news release. “Since my move to Alabama four years ago, so much has changed, but the heart of Toyota and our team members remains the same. I have big shoes to fill, and I am ready to carry the torch.”
In addition to his role at Toyota Indiana, Puckett has been named group vice president, Manufacturing Region 2 for TMNA, which also includes Toyota Missouri and Toyota Tennessee.
Puckett, who has been with Toyota since 1997, will succeed Tim Hollander, who has been tapped to lead Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and serve as group vice president, Manufacturing Region 1 for TMNA.
“Toyota Indiana is like family to me, and I think that is a testament to the team-member-first environment we have created,” said Hollander. “Much of my 27-year career with Toyota has been spent here, and I have been honored and humbled to serve our team members, our community, and our customers. I am excited to take this next opportunity and know Toyota Indiana is in excellent hands with Jason.”
Puckett will begin his new role on May 19. The automaker also announced that Derek Kidnie, vice president of administration for Toyota Canada, will become vice president of manufacturing for Toyota Indiana.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana is the 18th-largest Indiana employer with more than 7,600 full-time employees, according to IBJ research. The plant produces the Grand Highlander, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX, and Sienna Hybrid models.