Machining Supervisor

Allison Transmission; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Lewisburg, TN seeks a Machining Supervisor to lead a medium to large production team. You will apply Lean and TPM to improve metrics, update shopfloor boards, and coordinate with management on safety, quality, cost, and output.

The role requires coaching staff, managing payroll, and driving Operational Excellence initiatives. The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent, with 0–2 years of supervision and 1+ years in manufacturing or logistics; a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing/logistics environment.
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets production cost, schedules, and quality targets using established processes.
• Updates daily/monthly metrics and shopfloor performance boards.
• Regularly communicates updates on people, quality, cost, safety and responsiveness.
• Conducts daily handover with peer supervisor for smooth shift transitions.
• Facilitates floor operations and removes barriers to meet objectives.
• Manages personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Responsible for training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, payroll.
• Implements and maintains Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Complies with labor agreement and company policy; willing to work any shift.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Machining SupervisorApply: Lewisburg, TN: Full time: Posted Today: R008362**Learn more about this role and how you can drive your career forward!**As an internal applicant we strongly encourage you to review the Compensation resources on the intranet, specifically the Job Architecture Fact Sheet before applying to this role, to understand any potential implications to your total cash compensation if you were to be offered this role. If you have questions, please reach out to your HR Business Partner for more information.**Job Title:**Machining Supervisor**Pay Grade:**M1**Job Description:****Primary Purpose of Role:**Responsible for the supervision of a medium to large group of employees involved in plant production operations. Utilize 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 involves using initiative in decision making.**Key Responsibilities:*** Meets production cost, schedules, and quality requirements through the utilization of established manufacturing processes and methods.* Responsible for updating daily / monthly metrics through data entry and updates made to shopfloor performance boards.* Regularly communicate with direct management and peers of updates regarding people, quality, cost, responsiveness, and safety in assigned area.* Conducts daily handover with peer supervisor, ensuring a smooth transition between shifts.* Facilitates floor operations and removes barriers for employees to meet measurable objectives.* 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.* Implements and maintains Operational Excellence initiatives.* Complies with the terms of the labor agreement, including managing 1st step grievance procedures.* Complies with and implements company policy.* Willing to work any shift assigned.**Key Performance Measures:*** Safety* People* Quality* Responsiveness/Productivity* Cost**Qualifications:****Required:*** Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience required**Preferred:*** Bachelors Degree**Experience:****Required:*** 0-2 years’ prior supervisory experience* 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing / logistics environment.**Preferred:*** 3+ years’ Supervisory experience in manufacturing / logistics environment.* Experience working in Union environment**Competencies and Behaviors:****Required:*** Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.* Ability to accurately track inventory levels.* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment* Oral and written communication skills.* Knowledge of basic technology of area where assigned.* Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.* Analytical ability for solving complex problems.* Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.* Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.* Knowledge of quality control procedures.* Advanced computer skills. (Microsoft programs)* Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.**Scope Factors:*** First level supervisor: Responsible for daily supervision of assigned team.* Supervises team of hourly/support employees* Frequently interacts with direct leadership, peers and direct reports within the same function.* Full-time supervisory level responsible for an assigned work group* Supervises a group that typically consists of support level or production team with similar or varied skills.* Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager or senior supervisors.* Work directly impacts the daily operations of their assigned work group.**Primary Location:**Lewisburg, TN**Additional Locations:**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] note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.### About UsWalker Die Casting is a high-quality aluminum die castings supplier, providing castings for various automobile parts, commercial vehicle parts and outboard motor parts for customers throughout the United States and in various foreign countries. Walker is owned by Allison Transmission, Inc. and is located in Lewisburg, TN.