Specialist, HPS

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

As an HPS Specialist you will play a key role in supporting the daily execution of HARMAN Production System (HPS) routines on the shop floor

This is an individual contributor role focused on strengthening lean culture through standardized behaviors visual management and daily discipline

You will work closely with line leaders or supervisors to ensure consistent application of core HPS practices while operating in a supporting non-authoritative role. This position reports to the local HPS leader

Note: This role doesnotinclude industrial engineering tasks such as time studies line balancing capacity planning or workstation design

What You Will Do

• Daily HPS Execution Support
  Assist in maintaining core HPS routines including 5S audits visual management boards open issue tracking (Open List) and gemba walks at the team/supervisor level
• Standardized Work & Visual Management
  Help update and sustain visual standards (e.g. shadow boards process maps safety alerts) and ensure frontline teams understand and follow standardized behaviors
• Kaizen Idea Management
  Coordinate the collection documentation and basic validation of employee kaizen ideas; support small-group Kaizen activities; manage recognition processes (e.g. Category winner CI gifts )
• Training & Capability Building
  Deliver or co-facilitate foundational HPS training modules prepared by the HPS team; assist in apprentice/onboarding programs related to lean mindset.
• Cross-Site Alignment
  Act as a local point of contact for HPS-related communication with international plants support experience sharing and alignment under the guidance of the site HPS leader
• Escalation & Problem Awareness
  Guide teams in using simple problem-solving tools (e.g. 5Why) for daily issues; ensure timely escalation when problems exceed team capability.
• HPS Communication Hub
  Manage internal HPS communication channels (e.g. shared folders boards email groups) to disseminate updates success stories and global lean learnings
• Support Leadership Routines
  Prepare HPS related materials for daily tiered meetings help track action items and ensure HPS KPIs (e.g. 5S compliance rate kaizen ideas per person engagement) are visible and reviewed

What You Need to Be Successful

• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts (5S Kaizen visual management standardized work)
• 02 years of experience in a manufacturing or shop-floor environment
• Strong organization coordination and follow-up skills
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with operators line leaders and supervisors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint); Teams/SharePoint is a plus

Bonus Points if You Have

• Colleges degree in engineering Business or related field
• Internship or project experience in a TPS / HPS / Lean system
• Hands-on exposure to Kaizen events or idea management
• Experience working with international or cross-site teams
• Lean / CI related training or certification

What Makes You Eligible

• Workinglevel English (spoken and written) to support communication with global sites
• Passion for lean culture willingness to work on the shop floor and go to Gemba
• Humble serviceoriented and comfortable working in a supporting nonauthoritative role
• Flexibility to adapt to shift coverage when needed
• Legal authorization to work at the local site

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.