Advanced Factory Innovation Group Lead

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Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future‑focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential.

To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Perform as Project Leader for planning of Manufacturing future needs of installations and operational characteristics changes. Develop and coordinate cost analysis & tracking, scheduling, equipment / system asset allocation, work scope development, monitor progress and give clear & efficient direction for activity / targets moving forward. Perform complex problem root cause analysis and solution implementation to meet Project goals & timing.

Overall Project management to support Plant, Departments and Groups Business Plan targets as well as new model (including gaining consensus, financial analysis, reporting and gaining approval and results verification).

• Leadership of innovation project team to drive characteristic improvements.
• Development of targets, specifications, schedules, and budgets to create project plans.
• Project management (Analyse-Plan-Justify-Implement-Confirm-Report).
• Review specifications to ensure meets design intent.
• Develop strong customer‑based viewpoint to promote Team buy‑in to meet characteristic targets. Resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Utilize problem management skills and technical expertise to effectively communicate with Department, Group and Plant Management.
• Review daily progress and genba to identify potential countermeasures and/or root cause analysis opportunities for continuous improvement of Project operations & efficiency.
• Develop self and other team members through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise.
• Manage Project implementation, schedule, budget, resource allocations, weekend and shutdown work coordination and Project status communications to ensure successful Project completion.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8-10 Years of relevant experience, based on education.
• Project Management, Complex problem analysis skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word), CAD viewer. Time management.
• Ability to interact in a Team environment.

• 10-20 hours of overtime per week.
• Manufacturing environment, multi‑level factory.
• Weekend and Holiday required.
• 50% Standing vs Sitting.
• Some Domestic travel possible.
• Construction environment heavy equipment around.
• Unorganized / highly situational awareness environment due to Demo construction activity.
• Electrical & Mechanical decommission environment.
• Some lifting may be required.

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry‑leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing 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.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Other

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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