Mr. Ben Riser

Stephen “Benjamin” Riser is the Quality Engineering Manager at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), where he plays a key role in launching and optimizing Toyota’s battery production systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University.
Benjamin began his career at PAR Pharmaceuticals, specializing in industrial robotics and automation. His expertise in controls and automation laid the foundation for his transition to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) in 2017, where he served as a Production Engineer. At TMMAL, Benjamin implemented kaizens across the shop floor including high-impact capital projects that delivered over $20 million in annual savings. He also helped pioneer the integration of collaborative robotics into Toyota’s manufacturing processes, contributing to the standardization of cutting-edge technologies across the organization.

In his current role at TBMNC, Benjamin leads multiple key functions to help launch Toyota’s greenfield battery manufacturing site. His responsibilities include establishing battery analysis laboratories, developing data analytics capabilities, implementing cleanliness management systems, and overseeing strategic capital projects.

A passionate advocate for STEM in manufacturing, Benjamin supports senior capstone projects for Wake Forest University’s College of Engineering and College of Business. Outside of work, Benjamin enjoys spending time outside – backpacking, playing golf, or doing watersports.

Currently: Quality Engineering Manager, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, Liberty, NC

Formerly: (1) Sr. Production Engineer, Toyota Motor AL (2) Capital Projects

Engineer, Toyota Motor AL (3) Associate Project Engineer, PAR Pharmaceuticals
Education: B.S. Industrial Engineering, Mississippi State University