ERLANGER, Ky. -

Upon tweaking Toyota’s U.S. and Canadian production schedule yet again on Tuesdsay, Steve St. Angelo said the automaker is doing its best to work through supply challenges and retain its work force.

TEMA plans to continue its Mondays and Fridays production suspension through June 3.

“Previously, TEMA had announced production suspensions on Mondays and Fridays during the period of April 15 through April 25. TEMA will continue the Monday and Friday production suspension pattern during the period of April 26 through June 3. During the same period, production will run at 50 percent on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,” the company revealed.

Moreover, Toyota said Canadian production will be suspended during the week of May 23, in conjunction with the scheduled Victoria Day holiday, while U.S. production will be suspended the week of May 30, in conjunction with Memorial Day.

Officials stressed that “no layoffs are planned during this period.” Employees will utilize non-production time for training and plant improvement activities.

“We are trying to continue production as much as possible and keep our work force intact in order to facilitate a smooth transition back to full production when all parts are available,” explained St. Angelo, executive vice president of TEMA.

Finally, the automaker indicated that production plans beyond June 3 have yet to be decided.