Training Team Leader - Assembly - South Carolina Manufacturing

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

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!

$50,400 - $75,500

The Training Team Leader will be responsible for leading and managing a team of (22) Skilled Process Trainers (specialists) and ensuring that process training is conducted effectively within a timely manner, which ensures the readiness and development of associates' technical process skills & technical knowledge to meet organizational needs regarding achieving departmental and company level key performance indicators.

• Creates, develops, and writes visual content
• Creates motion graphics, and interactive virtual training processes for optimal usability
• Utilizing software and programs such as Launchpad, DPM (development in manufacturing systems) & CATIA software. Perform the import process from CAD (computer aided design) drawings.
• Responds to quality & downtime issues by investigating root cause
• Creates an action plan to mitigate problems, and execute a plan for process‑related safety, quality, and delivery issues
• Creates a set plan for training activities for NM (New Model) builds, QC (Quality Control) events, and process rebalance events.
• Performs an overall judgment of evenf  mass production readiness. If a gap exists, decide a plan to mitigate negative quality or delivery impacts.
• Mentors/ Coach production associates, trainers, and trainees .
• Leads and manages a team of (22) Skilled Process Trainers (specialists)
• Plans and decides the department's new hire placements .
• Ensures static, virtual, and dynamic training for new hires with weekly follow‑ups .
• Performs periodic audits
• Reviews accuracy training documents and decide action for all non‑conformances .

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 2 Years of Related Experience (manufacturing) or qualifying degree

• 3 to 4 years of manufacturing experience
• 1 year of training and/or leadership experience
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Experience in creating/designing and writing virtual training processes is a strong asset
• Proficiency and understanding of virtual design, Launchpad, DPM (development in manufacturing systems), CATIA software, or similar software experience is a strong asset
• Perform import process from CAD (computer aided design) drawings experience
• Mentoring experience
• Automotive/recreational manufacturing experience

• Must have the ability and willingness to work additional overtime hours with short notice.
• Potential traveling
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends when needed to maintain schedule.
• Spending time in training area & assembly line

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work 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
• 401K Plan with company match + 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
• 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.