Sr. Supervisor, Plant Operations

Do you want to be part of improving the way the world works?

For more than a century, Allison Transmission has been on the front lines of innovation that truly impacts how our world moves. Allison continues to create innovative propulsion solutions for our customers that drive our world forward. Our electric hybrids are bridging the charging infrastructure gap while decreasing greenhouse gases. Our traditional powertrain products used in ambulances, school busses, and even battle tanks, where lives are relying on our technologies.

Allison’s team is comprised of dedicated individuals across the globe, and our drive for innovation is being felt worldwide. Our vision is to be the global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions that Improve the Way the World Works. By joining our team, there are numerous ways to learn and contribute as we develop propulsion solutions that meet the needs OEMs and end users. Drive your career forward, with this opportunity as a Sr Supervisor, Plant Operations located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Senior Supervisor, Operations is responsible for supervising a medium to large group of employees involved in plant production operations. In addition, this individual utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance techniques to continually improve the operational metrics of the area. Work is generally of a technical nature with the ability to make decisions within the limits of general standards and practices and requires using initiative in decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

Hire, lead, and manage a dynamic team to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment

· Monitor, evaluate, and provide regular feedback on employee growth and implementing improvement as needed.

· Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to maintain a motivated workforce – positively represent corporate communications to influence outcomes that support business strategies.

· Ensure compliance with Allison Policies and manage employee relations matters as needed.

· Participates in the selection, training, and development of new employees.

· Manages personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively.

· Responsible for training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary, timekeeping/payroll, resource management, and overtime management for employees in assigned area.

· Meets production cost, schedules, and quality requirements through the utilization of established manufacturing processes and methods.

· Facilitates floor operations and removes barriers for supervisors and hourly employees to meet measurable objectives.

· Implements and maintains Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

· Operator Autonomous Maintenance execution, follow up and improvement. · Engagement on machine condition continuous improvement

· Lead OEE improvement across all areas

· Serve as a leader, trainer, and coach of lean and TPM principles.

· Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

· Complies with the terms of the labor agreement.

· Senior supervisors may have additional duties including:

o Involvement in the training and onboarding of new supervisor hires in the plant.

o May interact with internal & external stakeholders as needed.

o Provide coverage across the plant in event that another supervisor is on PTO or leave.

Key Performance Measures:

Safety

· Productivity

· Quality ·

Responsiveness

· Cost

Qualifications:

Required: Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience required

Experience:

Required:

· 1+ years prior Supervisory experience ·

3+ years’ experience in manufacturing / logistics environment.

Preferred:

· 5+ years prior Supervisory experience