Area Supervisor (Off-Shift)

Allison Transmission; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical plans with Rx

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity,

Identity Theft Protection and Pet Care

401K with company match

Accrued Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking an area supervisor to lead and coach a team, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements across the plant. You will partner with EHS, Quality, Engineering and Planning to resolve issues and implement continuous improvements while ensuring robust training for all staff.

The role requires leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and strong communication skills to guide associates and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the area associates through coaching, engagement, and effective communication.
• Collaborate with EHS, Quality, Engineering and Planning to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Monitor safety, quality, delivery and cost in the plant and drive improvements.
• Ensure proper training and development of department personnel.
• Drive 5S and visual management across the factory.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lafayette, Indiana

Full time

R007870

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description

Position Overview

The area supervisor will be the leader of the associates in your assigned area. You will engage and train your team to continuously improve the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals of the business. Drive action wherever needed to resolve urgent issues. Utilize data to manage the area of responsibility and train all associates to do the same to improve. You are accountable for results and represent the values of the company and of a good leader.

Essential Duties

• Lead the associates in your area through coaching, engagement, communication, morale building and teaming. Be the Leader and coach not the boss.
• Team with support groups such as EHS, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Planning to escape and improve urgent issues as well as drive continuous improvement
• Measure report and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and cost within assigned areas and across the whole plant
• Provides all subordinates with constant communication, guidance, coaching and support necessary to perform their jobs effectively and accurately.
• Works with the Safety Manager to monitor safety compliance and to review and plan for special requirements on incoming jobs.
• Uses progressive discipline to correct and manage major violations of company policies, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (e.g., fighting, sabotage, etc.).
• Investigates incidences of, and initiates corrective actions to, improper conduct on the floor or major violations of company policies or the CBA.
• Accountable for factory housekeeping and organization by driving 5S deployment across the factory.
• Accountable for improving and maintaining visual management across the factory
• Responsible for communicating metrics and ensuring understanding and ownership at the production team level.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement in labor efficiency, cost, quality, and factory processes
• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply
• Assure the proper training and of all department personnel

Knowledge & Skills Summary

• Previous experience in the metals industry is preferred.
• Knowledge in use of SAP business system.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Suite, (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Experience in a multi-shift operation with emphasis in a union environment is strongly desired.
• Engineering experience preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience that relates to the position.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail] .

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.

Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company's global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.