Senior Test Facility Operations and Program Manager

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Cantil, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to the overall mission and goals of HDMA by establishing and maintaining core facility partnerships for product development in North America at the Honda Proving Center (HPC). The Associate will ensure a top-level user experience for awareness, scheduling, and utilization of these facilities. This includes leading improvements to current processes for increased efficiency and understanding facility usage and reservation requirements. With this facility knowledge, the Associate will be a key influencer in investigating future facility needs with function groups to ensure North American developments can be completed efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree / diploma in the field of Engineering / Technology / Accounting or Business Management or, equivalent level of relevant work experience.
At least 8 or more years in a position responsible for product research & development, including 2 years as project lead responsible for administering policies & procedures.
Including 2 years as First Responder of other Emergency Response position.
Basic Microsoft Suite programs
First Aid – First Responder training.
OSHA - General Industry
Driver / Rider certification
Dangerous Goods Shipping certification
SAP / Ariba or other Enterprise Accounting Principles.
General Accounting Principles

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in automotive or aerospace industry will be an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop, correlate, and implement test program requirements with Honda Function groups from all Honda companies.
Manage all aspects of program requests including technician support, equipment needs, office space, shipping/receiving, storage, and track usage.
Lead all record keeping required by HPC for testing and billing purposes.
Develop and execute methods & requirements for preventative maintenance, periodic inspections, and required calibration for all equipment as needed for certification testing.
Manage shop and equipment, provide and document orientation for HPC customers and visitors for Tests Courses and Shop access.
Lead HPC Webpage, HLC (Honda Learning Center) portal, and SharePoint site.
Manage test technicians, shop equipment, supplies, and Honda Dealer Network.
Lead the shipping and receiving responsibilities.
Maintain appropriate certifications for compliance related to Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program with shipping/receiving regulations.
Retain records of incoming and outgoing items as required for compliance.
Create Budget required to run HPC including current Ki (fiscal year) and long term forecasting.
Reconcile budget vs. actual, run, present reports monthly, and quarterly to Dept Management.
Lead budget modification proposals within HPC in order to meet budget as required.
Process and track request for goods and services.
Research and propose vendors.
Process new vendor requests ensure compliance with contract, NDAs & COIs.
Serve as the site representative for HPC for Capital Investment.
Lead projects from concept, approval to completion.
Coordinate with functions groups / stake holders to ensure projects meet requirements.
Manage projects and provides project reports to Investment Committee and Executives.
Lead communication with customers regarding facility use request.
Lead correlation with HDMA management and legal to negotiate third-party contracts ensuring compliance of all terms and conditions.
Create and execute pricing model for track, building, and equipment usage / rentals.
Validate and billing of third-party facility users.
Ensure HPC billing practices are compliant with corporate policies and procedures.
Create and propose the plan for expanded 3rd party use of HPC including business proposal, facility needs, and billing process.
Manage the daily activities of assigned auxiliary staff, including administrative support, team escorts, shipping/receiving, and vehicle maintenance to maximize resources of the HPC Team.