Job Description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. 

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Assembly Process Team Manager is responsible for the management of the Process group to meet New Model Trial-Stage and Mass Production Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives. Performs day to day management of teams based on policies and procedures, including but not limited to, setting specific plans for the team based on department goals. Responsible for overall department Process efficiency metrics while maintaining/improving SQDC results. Meets company and plant direction for SQDC as it relates to Process Group. Lead the team and provide direction to effectively problem solve. Prepares department for New Model Trial-Stage launch with proactive strategies

Key Accountabilities

• Manage Process group daily activities to meet all SQDC objectives. 
• Work closely with department Project Leads (PLs) and staff groups to correlate inputs into group plans, completing design studies, and data reviews in Trial-Stage and Mass Production.
• Investigate & recommend improvements to process design, line layout, product or part design, and the tools utilized in production to help eliminate top SQCD concerns.
• Recommend and develop strategies for improved output
• Support project team with special studies and investigations specially surrounding Trial-Stage plans, including total headcount requirements, Maynard Operating System Technique ( MOST) build and risk identification
• Investigate new technologies and systems to improve training for departments as well as to improve production methods and process design
• Study of current or future situations to create and present information for the purpose of explaining the problem, proposed solutions, and to secure support for activities
• Mentor Process Group for future succession planning and teach these skills and techniques to others in department
• Investigation of new techniques, communication and reporting of such
• Communicate information related to SEQDC achievement throughout the organization
• Strategic planning for upcoming projects/events/schedules/workload
• Lead Battery Eelectric Vehicle (BEV) ramp down requirements to be complete for 103 to104ki

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years Process work experience based on education
• Strong product and department knowledge. 
• Strong understanding of Honda's business and the department’s role and function. 
• Technical "know how" and understanding of Honda's Business Methodology (Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) - Check Plan Action - Do ( CAPDo) - Total Quality Management (TQM). 
• Strong cause and effect reasoning. 
• Communication skills (interpersonal and written). 
• Results orientation skills, desires East Liberty Plant Assembly to be benchmark with all metrics. 
• Customer orientation skills, understand associate view point.

Workstyle

• Flexible with work hours (shift hours as needed). 
• 10+Hrs/Week OT as needed 
• Work weekends, off shifts and holidays as activity schedules dictate

Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary: Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime Pay
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Lifestyle Bonus
• Relocation assistance

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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