Takata Recall , DIRRP, and Class Action Manager
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Takata, CASA, & DIRRP manager operating within the Service Engineering & Operations (SE&O) Recall Service Planning organization. Looking for an experienced and highly motivated People Leader and Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex/high-impact projects.
Projects include leading a Takata team that supports the Recall Service Planning department in achieving a 100% Takata airbag recall completion rate, as mandated by federal regulators, leading the CASA team that carries out court ordered settlement agreements, and effectively managing the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair Process.
This is a hybrid role that will require you to be onsite 2-3 days a week in Allen Park, MI
What you'll do...
This position will be responsible for driving a highly skilled team to meet their deliverables as well as working with the cross functional teams, technical leads, suppliers, and managers across the broader organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in automotive technology, supplier management, strategy/planning, dealership operations, excellent project management skills, and experience working with cross-functional teams.
Lead/Support cross functional group efforts to drive Takata recall complete rates
Lead/Support the CASA settlement administration key actions
Review allegations of incomplete recall repairs and action via audit if necessary
Review and process technician suspension and probation inquiries
Participate in cross-OEM working groups, benchmarking, and incorporate best practices into existing processes
Collaborate with Global Data Insight Analytics (GDIA) to establish closed-loop analytics that measure results, and use that data to improve outreach tools
Work with Field Operations to execute new initiatives and processes for dealerships
Support Recall Service Planning Field Service Actions, including dealer communications, repair instructions, claiming instructions, and coordination with PS&L
Continuously develop and execute dynamic business plan strategies while managing multiple purchase orders
Manage existing partnerships with suppliers involved with outreach programs, and look for new partnership opportunities
Communicate outreach initiatives, completion rates, and new strategies with NHTSA and senior leadership
Support GWO Warranty Audit & Warranty Assistance Teams with recall repair guidance
You'll have...
Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Technology, Engineering, or similar discipline
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple dynamic priorities
Analytical abilities to collect, organize and interpret data to help drive decisions and execute projects
Experience leading highly skill teams to drive results against key objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to self-manage, be a team player and demonstrate initiative
Proven skills to liaise effectively between teams and vendors.
Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
Ability to manage shifting priorities
Ability to work in white space and create new processes
Even better, you may have...
Experience and confidence in delivering presentations to diverse audiences a plus
Dealership and automotive service repair experience preferred
Experience with MMP, GSAR/AWS, and/or Business Objects a plus
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade range LL6.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requisition ID : 44762
