Resource Controller

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Hondahas 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!

Location

Raymond, Ohio

Job Purpose

Manage, lead, and evaluate divisions and themes to ensure the BU (Business Unit) uses resources responsibly (expense and manpower) and uses standard industry practices to achieve and measure this. Collaboration is needed with company resource strategy groups, senior management, and Human Resources to guarantee we are aligned with prediction and planning of staffing and budget needs.

Key Accountabilities

Business Analysis -

• Lead the BU and Manage multiple divisions and their resource controllers in terms of budget and manpower to ensure targets are met and divisions are in strategic alignment. This includes: planning, prediction, gap analysis and c/m, and ownership of the data on which decisions will be made.
• Set definition and targets for BU Efficiency and Risk. In addition, define how to measure capacity and output. Ensure the BU is aligned to company targets and objectives.
• Benchmark industry standards and best practices. Source consulting partners in the industry if additional analysis is required. Identify roadblocks to efficiency at ADC. Analyze historical trends to anticipate manpower and budget needs.
• Lead and support efficiency improvement themes for manpower and budget (ex: Outsourcing theme, bundling for efficiency). This may include sourcing and leading outside consulting firms. Collaborate with division management in other BU's for cross BU themes.

Manpower-

• Lead the BU and each of the divisional resource controllers with management of manpower planning. Act as a liaison with our Company Resource Planning groups to guarantee strategic alignment on manpower targets, plan, achievement, and conditions. Supply BU feedback as required.
• Roll up BU level reports for division and BU management. Collaboration with our Business Planning group and division management will be required to do so. Support division management with creation of monthly/quarterly manpower reporting documentation. Maintain plan vs actual values for each activity.

Budget -

• Lead the BU and each of the divisional resource controllers with management of budget planning. Act as liaison with our Company Resource planning groups to guarantee strategic alignment on budget targets, plan, achievement, and conditions. Supply BU feedback as needed.
• Roll up BU level reports for division and BU management. Collaboration with our Finance group and division management will be required to do so. Support division management with creation of monthly/quarterly budget reporting documentation. Maintain plan vs actual values for each activity.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for necessary systems and procedures for indirect purchasing (PR/PO, NDA, MSA) and relevant regulations.
• Assist BU in management of division controlled fixed asset

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field (ex: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering). Equivalent Industry Experience in project or resource management is acceptable.
• 8+ years of related industry experience. 8 years of Honda experience in a Project leader, management, or resource planning role is preferred.
• Proven experience in resource management and/or project management. Understanding of regional and global business drivers for Honda and in the industry.
• Excellent cross functional communication, organizational skills, ability to adjust to priorities, and ability to operate independently.
• Understanding of laws and policies regarding finance and labor.
• Proficient in data collection and analysis, ability to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Office 365 applications such as Teams or Sharepoint. Exposure to Honda specific accounting and project hours tracking software (SAP, BPC, Kronos) is a plus.

Workstyle

• Primary working location is seated at a desk (70%)
• Ability to navigate accessible design floor to communicate face to face (30%)
• Hybrid work from home is allowed (target is 60% in office)
• 0-10% OT as required to achieve program deliverables; minimal travel will be required (1-2x per year)
• No heavy lifting required (only normal office supplies, tools, etc)

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Overtime compensation
• Annual Bonus
• Associate lease car program with a cost
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 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:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

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.