Machine Shop Manager

Job Purpose

Honda Racing Corporation USA formerly known as Honda Performance Development, Inc., a leader in motorsports racing, is seeking a highly organized and detailed oriented Manufacturing Manager to join its Racing Program in Santa Clarita, California.

Pay Grade: EX5

Work Style: Onsite

Responsibilities includes Production/Manufacturing Operations Management, Direct and oversee Production Execution operational standards/changes including parts manufacturing, cost analysis, schedules. 
Direct supervision and performance/accountability monitoring of associates.  Monitor productivity performance and establish operational countermeasures to meet business objectives. 
Execution management for mid-range to long term strategic business planning, annual budget planning and performance analysis, organizational development, policy and procedure development.

Qualifications 

REQUIREMENTS: 10 years’ experience in a production manufacturing environment.
7-year’s management experience. Experience in establishing mid to long range business plans and establishing annual operating budgets. Extensive production and prototyping technical knowledge. Familiarity with development and test processes. Knowledge of prototype machining, castings, treatment processes. Strong budget control and result oriented skills. Knowledge of quality control standards. Knowledge of inventory control processes. Ability to develop and modify production schedules. 

Minimum 10 years of experience setting targets goals, effectively applying SMART principles and making decisions which impacts the company’s competitive position and product. Follows up, monitors and controls the efficiency of the project.  Minimum 10 years of experience in providing creative solutions to diverse and complex problems reflecting a high degree of understanding while recognizing short and long term department needs and develop plans to fulfil these needs. Understanding of Quality Assurance inspection and measurement methods Understanding of assembly and tear down techniques

Experience making difficult decisions benefitting the associates/company. Experience mentoring and teaching effective technical and performance management techniques. Proven ability to communicate information effectively both verbally and in written form to a wide variety of audiences. Previous experience working in a fast paced, time critical and sensitive environment. Ability instils teamwork and be effective across international, cultural and linguistic boundaries.

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation, and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.  We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda.  Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment.  We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities.  We are Honda!

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.