Skilled Trade & Production Inst.

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!

JOB DETAILS
Job Title    
Skilled Trade & Production Instructor

JOB PURPOSE
Lead and execute the operations and on-going implementation of the Production Readiness Onboarding (PRO) training.  Deliver manufacturing ready new hires (HDMA Full Time & Contingent) to the department and ensure retention and engagement by utilizing onboarding best practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
•Lead and investigate the onboarding process of all associates within the department by creating and executing the department training plans (focus on Manufacturing Production Readiness).  Create and improve training material.  Coordinate benchmarking activities with other departments and plants.
•Collect and analyze all sign offs on department associate’s Production Readiness.  Acquire all skills (focus on Manufacturing Production Readiness) needed to appropriately instruct department specific training classes.  Lead the instruction to all associates on key items that will help them be successful within their role.  Analysis key training activities and training data.  Communicate in monthly reports.      
•Collect and analyze data that supports continuous improvement activities that will assist in the development of associates (ideal situation vs actual situation).  Support Dept / Plant business plan activities.    
•Analyze all training in Honda provided systems and department created systems.  Analyze associate requirements have been met. Communicate to team members scheduled training and future training opportunities.  Utilize verbal and written communication.    

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Minimum Educational Qualifications    
Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience    
2 years production experience

 
Other Job-Specific Skills    
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of Honda / Japanese culture, philosophy and terminology
Positive attitude, passionate about people and enabling their success
Present material to small and large groups  
Ability to train and develop others

Strong communication skills (written or oral) and decision making
 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Plan vs Actual completion of Honda required training
Pre / Post Instructor lead assessment scores
Timely execution of Business Plan themes

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Contacts    
Production Associates – train and provide training expectations
Contingent Associates – train and provide training expectations
Department Leadership members – provide training direction and approval
Plant Training Facilitators – communication of plant and HDMA training requirements
External Contacts        
External training / development companies as needed

JOB DIMENSIONS
No. of Direct Reports    0
No. of Indirect Reports    0
Financial Dimensions    n/a

DECISIONS EXPECTED
Business plan theme identification and timely execution
Associate development planning

JOB COMPETENCIES
Leadership
Communication
Flexibility

WORKING CONDITIONS
Daily, weekly, weekend OT is required and will vary
Ability to flex hours to support all 3 production shifts
Complete work in office, classroom and production environments

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.