Specialist, Parts Management

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will initially lead the establishment and ramp-up of engineering at a large, high-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation. On an ongoing basis, the Specialist, Parts Management will establish strong team member relations, provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion. This role will collaborate with Japanese team members from Mazda and Toyota, and work cross-functionally with manufacturing/conveyance Team Members to ensure on-time delivery of parts to production. The Specialist will monitor and evaluate supplier performance from the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Japan, and will be responsible for the 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. This role will also be involved in crisis management and coordination with all internal and external supply chain stakeholders, lead problem-solving efforts to countermeasure and mitigate the impact of abnormal supply chain conditions, and support new model launches and shutdown coordination activities. Additionally, the Specialist will contribute to and support annual business plans and strategies to support Mazda Toyota Manufacturing priorities and support change point management activities impacting production and production systems. The role requires the ability to work and travel outside of typical business hours when needed (domestically and internationally).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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)