Specialist, Pre-Production Management

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans

401K Savings Plan featuring a company match

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Vehicle Discount Program

Child Care Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is looking for a skilled Production Control Coordinator in Huntsville, Alabama. This role focuses on ensuring successful new model launches and effective change management through strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma or GED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail. The position offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401K plan, and a supportive work environment encouraging teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Control for new model launches and change management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and maintain system accuracy.
• Lead weekly change point management meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What You Do

Support the Production Control department’s objective to ensure successful new model launch and change point management by strategic planning, leading multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and maintaining system accuracy.

As a part of the above and on an ongoing basis will also:

• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
• Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota
• Systemically identify and manage new model and mass production engineering changes and coordinate them with pilot teams
• Lead weekly change point management meetings collaborating with all MTM production and quality groups to establish one voice and confirm implementation readiness
• Conduct project impact analysis and use key performance indicators to identify risk
• Use self-driven problem solving to analyze and act on complex change point obstacles
• Relay and maintain accurate process procedures, documentation, and communication for a high volume of change points
• Comprehend vehicle specifications for both Mazda and Toyota
• Accurately manage Mazda and Toyota bill of material and vehicle specification systems for every change point
• Assist in supplier readiness planning and preparation confirmation for change point coordination
• Manage special projects and coordination as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the department
• Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, data analysis and mathematical skills
• Experience coordinating, presenting, or leading decision‑making meetings

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Higher) in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management, Information Technology, related manufacturing bachelor’s degrees, or equivalent work experience
• Vehicle manufacturing experience within a Body Weld, Paint, Assembly shop, or Tier I OEM suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to develop project strategies, project management, and problem‑solving skills
• 2+ years of relevant experience

What We Offer

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
• 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Vehicle Discount Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)