Project Manager (Equipment Production-New Model) - EC/EX3

at  Honda

Job Purpose
A Project Manager (EX3 grade level) for Equipment Production department is responsible for executing New Model and/or Business Plan project activity across design, manufacturing, quality, and production in achieving the new model quality, cost, and delivery targets which are critical to the success of New Model launch at the production site for large or multi-plant full model change (FMC) or minor model changes (MMC) while under the guidance of the Unit Lead or assigned mentor. You will be expected to influence cross-functional Honda teams within the department and respective plant locations with support/direction from the Unit Lead or assigned mentor.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the execution of Equipment NM and BP Projects to achieve the project general schedule and specified action plan. Use technical expertise to develop Project SAP and develop resolutions to schedule delays/concerns from manufacturing overlaps from tool sets and projects with guidance from Unit Lead or assigned mentor.
• Collaborate and lead communications with all required entities across PEBU, Global and Local Honda (MMC, Accounting, Purchasing, etc), TW, Local and Global Suppliers. Communicate project status to all levels of management. Drive daily/weekly meetings and coordination with support groups and other ADC BU’s.
• Lead the execution of maturation adjustment activities to meet build events and mass production dates. Use technical expertise to provide guidance and/or direction on action achievement.
• Lead and chair evaluations based on Technical and Management evaluation requirements during the execution phase. Expected to develop expertise and build proficiency in New Model evaluation content.
• Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during the project so that project goals and targets can be successfully achieved. Expected to negotiate and influence outcomes with cross functional teams, suppliers, Japanese counterparts with the guidance of the Unit Lead or assigned mentor.
• Monitor Plant activities to proactively identify issues and develop countermeasures to improve Plant Characteristics, Competitiveness, and KPI achievement.
• Statement of Work (SOW), including acceptance criteria, for Outside Supplier
• Expected to grow New Model knowledge, skill, develop expertise, and build proficiency in New Model activity.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant degree or equivalent work experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or maturation methods for equipment manufacturing or relevant years of experience in Engineering/Production

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

MS Office, Communication – Public Speaking/Presentation skills, Problem solving and decision making, & Interaction with executive level management. TQM style analysis and problem-solving skills.

Workstyle

• Need to be comfortable on Plant Floor Production area, Open Office and Meeting Room.
• Short to moderate periods of high workload based on needs of overlapping projects.
• Domestic and International travel as needed (10% of the time).

Benefits and Total Rewards
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