Honda Motors

Parts Quality Team Lead

Honda Motors • $85K — $110K *
Timmonsville, SC 29161In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Control, or related field
  • 8+ years of professional experience in relevant fields
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily responses to mass production quality issues using Honda problem-solving tools
  • Support development of department business plans and budgets
  • Implement business plan strategies across the organization
  • Evaluate quality risks before approving supplier countermeasures
  • Lead meetings with suppliers and internal teams to address quality challenges
  • Oversee quality assurance visits at suppliers to ensure proper countermeasures
  • Engage team members to evaluate morale and seek improvement ideas

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Regional bonus opportunities
  • No-cost Manager Lease Car Program including maintenance and insurance
  • Industry-leading healthcare plans
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401K plan with company matching contributions
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Career advancement opportunities and mobility
  • Education reimbursement for continuous learning
  • Comprehensive training and development programs
  • Lifestyle and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Support for elder care and tuition assistance
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Lead 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 Accountabilities

  • Manage 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 strengthening


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum 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 environment
  • Flexible schedule
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Analytical problem solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (by phone, in person and e-mail)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritizing and balancing workload
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Show initiative and act independently to resolve problems.
  • Negotiation and team collaboration skills
  • Time management skills
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Must manage team daily activities, plan vs. actual
  • Must be able to give presentations, speak in front of groups of associates/ managment


Please 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 Conditions

  • Travel 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, 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

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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