Assistant Manager New Model Launch Marine Ops
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. · Alpharetta, GA
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- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Alpharetta, GA
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Job highlights
- Lead new marine product launches for U.S. market.
- Supervise rigging, parts, and inventory operations.
- Coordinate field testing and identify risks.
- Manage service campaigns and safety recalls.
- Requires engineering degree or equivalent experience.
About the role
Assistant Manager New Model Launch Marine Ops
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
Leadership role responsible for execution quality and timing, ensuring assigned new products are validated, compliant, and operationally ready for successful U.S. market introduction, while directly supervising the Rigging & Parts Specialist to ensure rigging and component readiness, system accuracy, and inventory alignment. This position supervises the activities that drive the unit’s objectives & initiatives by managing resources and operations of the New Model Marine team. The role also leads warehouse recovery activities for service campaigns and safety recalls by coordinating inventory holds, in‑house repair execution, and return‑to‑sale readiness to protect product quality and customer trust.
Key Accountabilities
- Overseeing new model launch and support – Lead operational readiness for all assigned new product introductions from pre-launch validation through post-launch support.
- Field Testing & Issue Identification – Coordinate and participate in field testing to identify performance, durability, and serviceability risks prior to market release.
- Service & Technical Feedback Loop – Document, analyze, and communicate early service issues and corrective actions with engineering, service, and operations teams.
- Training Enablement Support – Support the sales and service training teams with product knowledge, demonstrations, technical data, and launch materials.
- Warehouse Project Coordination – Plan and coordinate warehouse campaigns, logistics alignment, and cross-department execution.
- Supervising, goal-setting & PPR management-for Rigging Specialist role
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field) OR equivalent demonstrated technical/product operations experience
- 8+ years (or 8+ years for engineering-heavy emphasis) in one or more of the following: product quality/validation, manufacturing engineering, field service/technical support, product operations, or warehouse/campaign project operations, 10 years of experience in unrelated field w/degree, 12 years of experience in a related field w/no degree.
- Experience working with mechanical or electro-mechanical products and hands-on evaluation/testing
- Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capability
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications, and service bulletins; translate findings into clear actions
- Strong project coordination, timeline management, and cross-functional communication skills
- Comfort working across office/warehouse/testing environments with a bias for action and attention to detail
- Leadership/supervision experience (preferred but not required)
Job Dimensions
- Decisions Expected
- Working Conditions
- Travel 25-40%
- Ability to safely tow, launch and operate marine vessels
- Select weekend travel and work may be required based on business needs.
What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- 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
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- New Model Launch
- Product Operations
- Project Coordination
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Marine Operations
- Field Testing
- Warehouse Management
- Cross-functional Communication
- Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
Skills & topics
- Assistant Manager
- New Model Launch
- Marine Operations
- Product Operations
- Project Management
- Technical Support
- Engineering
- Honda
- Automotive
- Logistics
- Quality Assurance
- Validation
- Manufacturing
- Field Service
- Warehouse Management
- Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in new model launches, product operations, and technical troubleshooting, aligning with the Assistant Manager New Model Launch role.
- Showcase leadership potential: Emphasize any supervision or project coordination experience, demonstrating your ability to manage resources and teams.
- Demonstrate technical acumen: Detail your experience with mechanical/electro-mechanical products, testing, and root cause analysis for the Assistant Manager position.
- Research Honda's values: Understand Honda's commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and 'the joy and freedom of mobility' to align your application.
- Prepare for diverse environments: Be ready to discuss your comfort working across office, warehouse, and testing settings during the interview process for this role.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Assistant Manager New Model Launch role at American Honda Motor Company?
- The Assistant Manager New Model Launch role at American Honda Motor Company is focused on ensuring the operational readiness of new marine products for the U.S. market. This includes overseeing execution quality, timing, validation, compliance, and direct supervision of the Rigging & Parts Specialist.
- What qualifications are required for the Assistant Manager New Model Launch position?
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or equivalent demonstrated technical/product operations experience is required. Additionally, 8+ years of experience in product quality/validation, manufacturing engineering, field service, product operations, or warehouse/campaign project operations is necessary.
- Does the Assistant Manager New Model Launch role involve travel?
- Yes, the Assistant Manager New Model Launch role involves travel, estimated at 25-40%. This may also include select weekend travel and work based on business needs.
- What kind of leadership experience is preferred for the Assistant Manager New Model Launch job?
- While not strictly required, leadership or supervision experience is preferred for the Assistant Manager New Model Launch position. This indicates a preference for candidates who have previously managed teams or projects.
- How does American Honda Motor Company support the career growth of its Assistant Managers?
- American Honda Motor Company supports career growth through advancement opportunities, career mobility, education reimbursement for continued learning, and various training and development programs.
- What is the company culture like at American Honda Motor Company for roles like Assistant Manager New Model Launch?
- Honda fosters a culture centered on innovation, continuous improvement, and the 'joy and freedom of mobility'. They seek individuals with courage, persistence, and dreams who align with their future-focused goals and commitment to a zero environmental footprint.
- What are the key responsibilities related to warehouse operations for the Assistant Manager New Model Launch?
- The Assistant Manager New Model Launch leads warehouse recovery for service campaigns and safety recalls. This involves coordinating inventory holds, in-house repair execution, and ensuring products are ready for sale to maintain quality and customer trust.
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