Makerspace Programs & Operations Lead

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Makerspace Operations Specialist to join the Advanced Engineering team. You will lead the Makerspace operations, plan events, and recruit associates to participate, ensuring a welcoming and productive environment.

You will coordinate budgets, policies, and documentation while mentoring staff and collaborating across functions to promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Operations Management, Project Management, Marketing, Learning & Development, Creative fields, or Technical/Engineering Technology)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
• An Associate’s degree may be considered with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Assist associates in using the Makerspace and getting started
• Plan and lead orientation sessions, group events, or tours
• Proactively seek opportunities to provide friendly, hands-on, and helpful support
• Be the first point of contact for individuals or groups wanting to engage the Makerspace
• Develop and manage event plans, timelines, logistics, marketing, promotion, and budgets
• Detail oriented and manage priorities to efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Develop policies, processes, workflow diagrams, and other documentation as required to support the operation of Makerspace
• Track inventory and oversee the budget
• Ensure compliance with global environmental requirements, 5S, and EHS and act as a resource and problem-solver for the organization
• Construct reports for the organization to support high-level oversight and facilitate improvement
• Be an active member of the Makerspace community
• Stay current with technology trends and make recommendations for new equipment, software, and skill workshops
• Collaborate with staff on planning for the future
• Effective problem solving and brainstorming with a team
• Communicate effectively for promotion and presentations to internal meetings and activities
• Prepare materials and presentations to promote the Makerspace at internal events

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Associate’s degree considered with 6+ years experience

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Makerspace Operations Specialist to join the Advanced Engineering team. You will lead the Makerspace operations, plan events, and recruit associates to participate, ensuring a welcoming and productive environment.

You will coordinate budgets, policies, and documentation while mentoring staff and collaborating across functions to promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.