Specialist, Parts Management

Initially will lead the establishment and ramp-up of engineering at a large, high-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation. As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also: - Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion - Collaborate with Japanese team members from Mazda and Toyota - Work cross-functionally with manufacturing/conveyance Team Members to ensure on-time delivery of parts to production - Monitor and evaluate supplier performance from the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Japan - Daily monitoring of component parts flow and adjusting inventory levels to achieve appropriate inventory levels on the Shop floor, identifying and acting on abnormalities within the supply chain - Crisis management and coordination with all internal and external supply chain stakeholders - Lead problem solving efforts to countermeasure and mitigate impact of abnormal supply chain conditions - Support new model launches and shutdown coordination activities - Contribute to and support annual business plans and strategies to support Mazda Toyota Manufacturing priorities - Support change point management activities impacting production and production systems - Ability to work and travel outside of typical business hours when needed (domestically and internationally)  What You Bring - Bachelor's Degree (or Higher) in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related manufacturing bachelor’s degrees, or equivalent work experience - Mathematical skill, which may include a college Major or Minor in Mathematics - Cross-functional problem-solving skills and experience - Experience coordinating, presenting, or leading decision-making meetings - Strong Microsoft office skills, specifically Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and PowerBi - Ability to work up to 20 hours overtime during peak times, including weekend/holiday work - Flexibility to work 2nd shift and or rotating shift pattern What Will Set You Apart - Bilingual English/Spanish - Experience working directly with suppliers for supplier performance management - Toyota Parts Ordering experience within a high-volume production environment - Operational knowledge of eKanban ordering system - Vehicle manufacturing experience within a Body Weld, Paint, Assembly shop, or suppliers - Functional project management skills in a large-scale manufacturing environment - Developing project strategies, problem-solving and countermeasures  What We Offer At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community. A few highlights include: - Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans - 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match. - Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off - Vehicle Discount Program - Child Care Assistance Program - Relocation Assistance (if applicable) Hiring Range Salary: $86,419.84 - $110,624.70 - We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience  to determine your personal compensation in the market range. - Our compensation structure consists of an annual salary and a yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.