Description
We are seeking a Cost Innovation Project Team Lead to join our team at American Honda Motor Company in Raymond, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading cost innovation activities, including cost reduction initiatives for SxS/ATV/PE/L&G products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business cost targets.
Job Purpose The Cost Innovation (CI) project lead is responsible for Cost Reduction (CR) activities for SxS/ATV/PE/L&G products. Implement various CR activities in collaboration with purchasing, production, and GO, and work with the new model development team to achieve business cost targets. Furthermore, as a leader, support organizational management and maximize results.
Key Accountabilities
- Leads cost innovation activities and supports organizational management as a leader
- Planning, execution, and tracking of CI initiatives through implementation
- New Model Development: Preliminary Cost Planning
- Centralized management of CR ideas in a database
- Promoting CR in mass production design changes
- Optimizing manufacturing processes in collaboration with suppliers
- Improvement of in-house manufacturing processes
- Development of new suppliers
- Formulation of a parts strategy
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of applied work experience
- Associates and 10+ years of related work experience may be substituted
- 3-5 years of development experience
- Understanding of development procedure
- Understanding of SEDB (Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing) functions
- Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, including understanding of CAE principles
- Competent in creating a plan and schedule
- Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills
- Ability to positively influence and motivate team members
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions
- Majority of time is in office environment
- Physical: primarily deskwork, frequent keyboarding
- Overtime: 10-15 hours overtime per week possible based on project demands and responsibilities
- Travel: As required depending on project demand, typically less than 25%
Total Rewards
- Competitive Base Salary ($82,500 - $103,100)
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- 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)