Engineering Operations Dock Lead

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical plans with prescript

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long-Term Disability

Other voluntary benefits: Critical Ill

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

401K with generous Company match &

Accrued Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Dock Supervisor, Engineering Operations in Indianapolis. You will lead a blended team of salaried and UAW MST employees, oversee Shipping/Receiving and Engineering Stores, and drive material readiness across production and prototype workflows.

The role requires strong decision-making, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication to navigate a fast-paced prototype environment and ensure inventory accuracy and timely material delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business, engineering technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, prototype testing, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 employees, including Warehouse Planner(s) and MST.
• Oversee Shipping/Receiving and Engineering Stores for on-time material flow.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to set priorities based on part availability.
• Develop and execute Engineering Operations build plans and material readiness strategies.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive solutions.
• Oversee inventory management activities, including audits and reconciliation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allison Transmission is seeking a Dock Supervisor, Engineering Operations in Indianapolis. You will lead a blended team of salaried and UAW MST employees, oversee Shipping/Receiving and Engineering Stores, and drive material readiness across production and prototype workflows.

The role requires strong decision-making, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication to navigate a fast-paced prototype environment and ensure inventory accuracy and timely material delivery.