Center Innovation Manager

Talent Acquisition working with Mazda Toyota

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

Responsible for overseeing the development and use of data systems. Identify and develop efficient ways to organize, store, and analyze data while ensuring security and confidentiality. Following a PDCA cycle, manage and improve processes to enable dynamic problem solving through advanced data analytics. Using appropriate leadership and collaboration, the development and use of data systems. Using agile project management, ensure successful implementation and delivery of requested support applications.

As a part of the above and on an ongoing basis will also:

• Data Management:
  Formulate management techniques for quality data collection and analysis to ensure accuracy, adequacy, and legitimacy of data.
• Policy Enforcement:
  Create and enforce policies to ensure effective data management.
• Dataset Development:
  Develop, describe, analyze, and validate datasets.
• Technical Validation:
  Verify and correct data, models, and reports.
• Tool Implementation:
  Implement, upgrade, and develop data management and visualization tools.
• Data Interpretation:
  Interpret data and analyze results using technical statistics.
• Data Acquisition:
  Acquire data from primary or secondary sources and maintain databases.
• 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 international team members from Mazda and Toyota or other customers.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve team’s performance.
• Develop and deliver effective communication to inform management and team members of critical information related to relevant data programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and federal requirements.
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally).

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience in an equivalent role or internal demonstrated experience.
• High analytical skills.
• Well‑developed technical and computer skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Collaboration Environment:
  Create an environment that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and effective project execution.
• SDLC Involvement:
  Contribute to every step of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including defining problems, creating solutions, and developing final solutions.
• Risk Management:
  
  Manage product and project risks.
• Ability to build rapport with team members regardless of level within the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products.

What Will Set You Apart

• Master’s degree in data science, Business Analytics, or Information Systems Management.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience in an equivalent role or internal demonstrated experience.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment with Lean Manufacturing Principles (such as TPS or Mazda One).
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP).

What We Offer

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans.
• 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Vehicle Discount Program.
• Child Care Assistance Program.
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Computer and Network Security, and IT System Data Services

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