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 Support actions for quality improvement and stabilization through inspection and Floor Management Systems, team member involvement and defined problem resolution methodologies.
As 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
- Create production improvement strategies relative to KPI (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) achievement and support Group Leaders through Team Members in translating those strategies into concrete action plans by use of Floor Management Systems
- Develop and manage department budget (to include capital and operating budgets)
- Manage receiving inspection and body audit teams
- Responsible for third-party sort management
- Collaborate with parts suppliers to solve problems
- Create group leader development plans to ensure readiness and ability to effectively coach team members
- Collaborate cross-departmentally to problem-solve and implement countermeasures when necessary
- Share information and communicate goals within and outside of the department
- Ensure alignment of quality analysis activities to support the business plan
- Develop and ensure implementation of Quality Standards and Procedures
- Develop and manage KPI's for department and section processes
- Manage model change quality operational plans
- Manage change points for supplier, design, and quality engineering
- Ensure customer satisfaction for component parts and completed vehicle quality
- Ensure quality operations inspection readiness
- 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)
What You Bring - High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years' supervisory experience in an equivalent role or internal demonstrated experience
- Cross-functional understanding of automotive manufacturing
- HR policy administration experience as it relates to floor management
- Project management experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
What Will Set You Apart - 5+ years' supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing (QC experience preferred)
- Experience in Toyota internal logistics
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)