Specialist, Pre-Production Management

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Why We Want You We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere. We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills. Find your future with us and join our team! What You Do Support the Production Control department’s objective to ensure successful new model launch and change point management by strategic planning, leading multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and maintaining system accuracy. 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 Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota Systemically identify and manage new model and mass production engineering changes and coordinate them with pilot teams Lead weekly change point management meetings collaborating with all MTM production and quality groups to establish one voice and confirm implementation readiness Conduct project impact analysis and use key performance indicators to identify risk Use self-driven problem solving to analyze and act on complex change point obstacles Relay and maintain accurate process procedures, documentation, and communication for a high volume of change points Comprehend vehicle specifications for both Mazda and Toyota Accurately manage Mazda and Toyota bill of material and vehicle specification systems for every change point Assist in supplier readiness planning and preparation confirmation for change point coordination Manage special projects and coordination as required Performs other related duties as assigned by the department Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, data analysis and mathematical skills
Experience coordinating, presenting, or leading decision-making meetings

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree (or Higher) in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management, Information Technology, related manufacturing bachelor’s degrees, or equivalent work experience
Vehicle manufacturing experience within a Body Weld, Paint, Assembly shop, or Tier I OEM suppliers
Demonstrated ability to develop project strategies, project management, and problem-solving skills
2+ years of relevant experience

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
Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota
Systemically identify and manage new model and mass production engineering changes and coordinate them with pilot teams
Lead weekly change point management meetings collaborating with all MTM production and quality groups to establish one voice and confirm implementation readiness
Conduct project impact analysis and use key performance indicators to identify risk
Use self-driven problem solving to analyze and act on complex change point obstacles
Relay and maintain accurate process procedures, documentation, and communication for a high volume of change points
Comprehend vehicle specifications for both Mazda and Toyota
Accurately manage Mazda and Toyota bill of material and vehicle specification systems for every change point
Assist in supplier readiness planning and preparation confirmation for change point coordination
Manage special projects and coordination as required
Performs other related duties as assigned by the department
Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)