Manufacturing Equipment Senior Specialist

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization, and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America. Specifically, the Equipment Lead role is responsible for the oversight of Supply chain PIVs (powered industrial vehicles) and fixed equipment needed to support the operations. This role will lead activity directly with vendors, manufacturing departments and contract logistics companies to clarify to design of equipment to meet operations functions along with managing the maintenance of the PIV fleet and equipment.

• Lead for Supply Chain Operations equipment in on-site warehouses and support areas – equipment asset management
• Lead and coordinate daily asset management by working directly with contracted logistics company, contracted repair and maintenance companies.
• Lead daily discussion and decision making on supply chain equipment challenges to ensure stable production.
• Managing and monitoring equipment utilization to maximize asset life, including power sources where applicable; manage end-of-life asset replacement database.
• Coordinate communication and activities between relevant parties (manufacturing, vendors, 3PLs).
• Lead activity to forecast investment budgets for supply chain equipment to ensure all production needs are covered.
• Ensure plans are developed and executed for production changes, New Model, and product changes.
• Lead overall repairs and budgets for supply chain equipment; directly responsible for tracking budgets and working with suppliers on product availability.
• Lead/Support project initiatives to achieve and improve target KPIs for expertise area.
• Identify areas of improvement within the expertise area and support other business plan activities.
• Lead small‑scale projects or SA’s (Situational Analysis) from an equipment perspective.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience.

• 2+ years of relevant experience in supply chain operations.

• Critical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Advanced equipment knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks/projects in order of importance.
• Project management experience.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understanding of parts flow, logistics, and delivery systems from a production perspective.

No direct reports: 0.
No indirect reports: 3+ onsite equipment vendors.
Financial dimensions: lead equipment budget setting.

• Equipment order timing to meet change points.
• Future area of expertise improvements.
• Determination of equipment features required to support desired activity.

• Open office environment.
• Overtime hours required based on manufacturing schedule/build‑out/NM Launch.
• Alternate shift times may be required based on business need to support manufacturing.

• Competitive base salary (pay based on geographic location, experience, etc.).
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus (when applicable).
• Industry‑leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown.
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).

• Advancement opportunities.
• Career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.

• Tuition assistance & student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Well‑being program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.