Specialist, Pre-Production Management

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing•Huntsville, AL

19d

About The Position

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 Manage new projects related to new model introduction and or engineering changes Lead internal project management meetings Conduct impact analysis and assess change point readiness with key stakeholders Relay and maintain accurate process procedures and documentation for communicating change points Evaluate project performance and use crisis management skills to help resolve and escalate issue s Oversee vehicles trials and ensure 100% part readiness and availability Manage project budgets Participate in supplier readiness planning and preparation confirmation Lead part change point management and implementation Manage vehicle build of material master data Manage special projects as 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
PMP Certification
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
Manage new projects related to new model introduction and or engineering changes
Lead internal project management meetings
Conduct impact analysis and assess change point readiness with key stakeholders
Relay and maintain accurate process procedures and documentation for communicating change points
Evaluate project performance and use crisis management skills to help resolve and escalate issue s
Oversee vehicles trials and ensure 100% part readiness and availability
Manage project budgets
Participate in supplier readiness planning and preparation confirmation
Lead part change point management and implementation
Manage vehicle build of material master data
Manage special projects as 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)