What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager, Production Operations position at Honda?
Job Purpose
Lead Production team operational management through application of problem solving, continuous improvement and associate mentoring/development, in alignment with efficient production, new model introduction, business plan implementation and innovation to achieve or exceed targets that promote associate success.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage internal/external requests to allow the production team to focus on core responsibilities and avoid distractions.
- Manage required organizational resources (manpower, structure, budget) necessary to achieve operational expectations.
- Continuous development of self, colleagues and team through training and mentoring to proactively improve areas of management expertise for personal and team growth.
- Evaluate and ensure management of critical production issues (wrong/short parts, manpower shortage, Potential Problem Analysis (PPA )/repairs, down time, etc.) for allocation of resources and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
- Evaluate and assess concerns identified by team to help or guide them to address or correct and resolve issues utilizing high speed Plan Do Check Act (PDCA).
- Create and ensure department guidelines/policies/procedures are consistently managed to ensure associate expectations are clearly understood.
- Lead and/or actively participate in department initiatives such as Business Plan (BP), Fundamental Structural Innovation (FSI), Monozukuri (Mono-Z), to gain or share knowledge, promote continuous improvement and foster engagement for the department.
- Monitor daily Safety Environment Quality Delivery Cost Morale (SEQDCM) conditions by reviewing daily reports to manage department outflow (reports, contain, repair).
- Collaborate in the development of new technologies or model introductions to improve production characteristics and ensure voice of the floor is heard.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Minimum Educational Qualifications
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Minimum Experience
- 10 years production experience
- Other Job-Specific Skills
- Understanding Intentional Development Purpose
- Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate (Consensus building skills)
- Crisis management (PPA development) within production areas
- Knowledge of Honda / Japanese culture and terminology
- Business Plan Knowledge
- Nonconforming procedure - Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Developing & Reporting Delivery Metrics (Cycle Time, Process Cycle Time, Prod Loss Plan) within production areas
- Cost Reporting (Engine Quality (EQ), Investment, Expense, Start-up, Manpower) within production areas
- Demonstrated knowledge of the SEQCDM guidelines/requirements within production areas
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team dynamics within production areas
- Effectively develop team capabilities
Workstyle
- Will require standing for long durations of time
- Able to work in a fast pace production area
- Able to work in an environment with varying temperatures
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- 0-15% travel requirement for training and offsite support/meetings as needed
- Daily, weekly, weekend and holiday overtime is required and will vary
- Able to work varying/rotating shifts for extended periods of time if requested
- Ability to perform production line work and work online as needed
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, etc.)
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
- Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- 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.
