Lead Auditor Quality Manufacturing Systems Specialist (8648) na American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - Official Site

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 PURPOSE

The Lead Auditor / Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist is responsible for the overall facility internal auditing activities. The Lead Auditor / QMS Specialist all QMS and Audit related activity for the facility, while consulting and advising departments and ACIE / CIE / Top Leadership on QMS gaps and/or improvements by summarizing and reporting QMS / Audit activity on a regular basis. This role supports the N.A. QMS Committee and represents the facility as an ISO SME/QMS. Additionally, this role also interfaces with the Global Honda QMS (G-HQS) committee as well as the Japan Quality Compliance and Audit Division (QCAD) for QMS compliance and monitoring of the internal audit program results.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

QMS Related:

• Lead / Assist development and maintenance of the Russells Point, Ohio facility level procedures (QAPs).
• Lead training activities for QMS related items within the Russells Point, Ohio facility.
• Support the NA Quality Committee for the development and implementation of the Honda North American Quality Manual and supplements as the Russells Point, Ohio facility Lead.
• Serve as the facility administrator for DocuQuest, PeopleQuest, AuditQuest and RecordQuest.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of the quality management system based on ISO 9001, G-HQS, NA QMS and local QMS requirements.

Auditing Related:

• Serve as the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor for Russells Point, Ohio facility.
• Co-Lead for External audits of ISO 9001 Certification Registrars and support Regional N.A. or HDMA audits as requested.
• Issue Internal audit plans, conduct audits per the approved audit plan, and issue audit reports, obtaining all required approvals and maintaining the records for the completed internal audits
• Review and support the evaluation of Root Cause Analysis, Temporary and Permanent Countermeasures proposed from departments where gaps are identified and confirm their effectiveness at planned intervals.
• Support development, training, and management of the internal auditing team for ISO 9001
• Support the development of the overall internal audit program as well as the training and management of the internal auditing team for ISO 9001.

Reporting Related:

• Liaison and Support to the PUO CIE and/or TMP-OH ACIE’s, providing updates related to the health of the Quality Management System, including the implementation of continual improvement objectives
• Co-lead QMS Committee Meetings monthly on the Local Level, provide facility updates of Procedural Changes, facility specific activity and promote the incorporation of new ideas for continual improvement
• Provide weekly audit finding status updates to Top Management during weekly quality meetings
• Carry out special projects/tasks as assigned by Leadership such as special audit items, BOP Theme activity, etc., as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (relevant manufacturing, quality, and auditing experience)
• Internal Auditor Certification (Lead Auditor Certification preferred)
• 2-6 years of manufacturing / quality experience, including minimum of 1 year of related QMS and/or auditing experience.
• Knowledge of Honda’s Computer/Web-based systems (MS Office/Teams, IntellaQuest etc.)
• Knowledge of Honda’s Business Plan and Theme activity
• Knowledge of Honda’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Knowledge of Honda’s SEQCDM guidelines / requirements within area of responsibility
• Highly motivated with positive, strong work ethic and initiative with the ability to self-learn
• Solid communication and presentation skills with the ability to share information and interact with multiple departments
• Ability to prepare information and present to large groups, including various levels of associates up to Top Leadership
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly and effectively to rapidly changing priorities and/or special requests
• Effective leadership skills, with the ability to work in Teams and lead special projects cross functionally
• Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving methodology
• Demonstrate the initiative and ability to make solid decisions under pressure

WORKSTYLE

• This position works in an open office environment and requires primarily desk work, including frequent meetings, as well as occasional production floor visits for audit related activity.
• Travel may be necessary for NA QMS Committee Quarterly meetings and/or travel to other plants for QMS Audit support.
• OT necessary to complete task deadlines for BOP/Theme scorecards as well as occasional Teams meetings with Japan QCAD or internal plant meetings related to Audit activity/reporting to meet necessary NCR deadlines.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• 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)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• 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.