Parts Quality Team Lead

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 PurposeLead direct reports in the Parts Quality Mass Production Team to prevent outflow of supplier defects, perform technical investigation/ analysis of problems, and implement countermeasures, while also managing change points to minimize production impact. Support Unit lead with business plan strategies and themes that would focus on PQ characteristic improvements to stabilize the powersports supply base.Key AccountabilitiesManage team with daily response to mass production quality problems by utilizing Honda problem solving tools for analysis, investigation and countermeasure activity.Support Unit Leads with Dept. Business Plan Development along with Budget cycles to integrate business strategies that will strengthen the quality foundation for future business.Lead implementation of Business Plan themes and strategies throughout the Ki.Evaluate quality risk and factory impact before giving final approval of supplier defect countermeasures and change points .Initiate and Lead meetings with suppliers, in-house Depts., and Honda R&D groups to discuss quality problems and identify sustainable countermeasures.Manage Quality Assurance Visit activity (QAVs) at concern suppliers to confirm adequate investigations have been completed and countermeasures are implemented.Monitor supplier characteristic improvements and engagement.Report monthly group results to Dept leaders and make changes based on mgmt. direction for continuous improvement (PDCA).Engage team associates to evaluate morale and listen to ideas on how to improve daily job functions and overall team strengtheningQualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Educational Qualifications:4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Control or related field.Minimum Experience:8+ years professional experience.Other Job-Specific Skills:Able to work in Team environmentFlexible scheduleAbility to adapt to changing prioritiesAnalytical problem solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills (by phone, in person and e-mail)Ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritizing and balancing workloadAble to work independently with minimal supervisionShow initiative and act independently to resolve problems.Negotiation and team collaboration skillsTime management skillsStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of productsMust manage team daily activities, plan vs. actualMust be able to give presentations, speak in front of groups of associates/ managmentPlease Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered. Working ConditionsTravel between production floor and office area to address quality issues.Schedule meeting rooms to meet with suppliers to review problem details and set plans for improvement.Travel 25~ 30% of work time.Must be able to travel ground/ air to domestic and/or foreign destinations.Will travel to NCM and other Honda locations for quality control activities and benchmarking.Must be able to lead associates to achieve objective listed above.Must instruct direct reports on work schedule and report team progress to Dept./Division leads.Must be able to work a flexible schedule including off-shifts and weekends as necessary.Must be able to work overtime as necessary to support department needs (short term and/or scheduled).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, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued learningTraining and Development Programs Additional Offerings:Lifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda 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.Job SummaryJob number: 11469Profession: Manufacturing Engineering