As Toyota gradually resumes its manufacturing operations in compliance with federal health and safety guidelines, and local and state ordinances where our facilities are located, the health and safety of our employees and stakeholders remain a top priority. One of Toyota’s core pillars is respect for people, and it is with a people-first mindset that we have implemented new protocols at our North American manufacturing plants to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

In these four videos, we offer a look inside Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio as the facility prepares its team members and processes to reopen its doors.

TMMTX President, Kevin Voelkel, sums up the spirit of getting back to work: “It’s not about building trucks, it’s about building trust.”

TMMTX Production Team Leader Giovanna Ramos returns to the plant and talks about the experience of getting back on the shop floor.

TMMTX President, Kevin Voelkel, speaks to the priority to help protect Toyota team members on the job.

Rosa Santana, owner and president of on-site supplier Forma Automotive in San Antonio, Texas, describes the excitement of her team members as they come together and head back to work.

TMMTX Vice President, Sandy Nott, attests to the collaboration and innovation of Toyota team members as they solve issues together.