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!

About this Position

The Supply Chain Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization, and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America. Specifically, the Equipment Lead role is responsible for the oversight of Supply chain PIVs (powered industrial vehicles) and fixed equipment needed to support the operations. This role will lead activity directly with vendors, manufacturing departments and contract logistics companies to clarify to design of equipment to meet operations functions along with managing the maintenance of the PIV fleet and equipment.

Responsibilities include

Lead for Supply Chain Operations equipment in on site warehouses and support areas. Equipment asset management
Lead and coordinate daily asset management by working directly with contracted logistics company, contracted repair and maintenance companies.
Lead daily discussion and decision making on supply chain equipment challenges to ensure stable production.
Managing and monitoring equipment utilization to maximize asset life. This includes power sources of equipment where applicable. Manage end of life asset replacement database.
Coordinate communication and activities where needed between relevant parties (manufacturing, vendors, 3PLs).
Lead activity to forecast investment budgets for supply chain equipment ensure all production needs are covered.
Ensure plans are developed and executed for production changes, New Model, and product changes.
Lead overall repairs and budgets for supply chain equipment. Directly responsible for tracking budgets and working with suppliers on product availability.
Lead/Support project initiatives to achieve and improve target KPIs for expertise area.
Identify areas of improvement with area of expertise. Support other areas business plan activity
Lead small scale projects or SA’s (Situational Analysis) from an equipment perspective

Who we are seeking

Required Work Experience

2+ Years’ of relevant experience In Supply Chain Operations

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Desired skills

Critical problem solving and decision-making skills.
Advanced equipment knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks/ projects in order of importance.
Project management experience.
Solid organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, powerpoint, Outlook).
Understanding of parts flow, logistics, and delivery systems from a production aspect.

Additional Position Factors

Open office environment.
Overtime hours required based on manufacturing schedule/build out/NM Launch
Alternate shift times may be required based on business need to support manufacturing

What differentiates Honda and make 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.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
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

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs

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.

Supply Chain Equipment Senior Specialist

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