Manufacturing Operations Leader (Multi-Shift)

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead multi-shift manufacturing, drive safety and quality, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage Area Supervisors, develop production plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with business objectives and profitability targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of manufacturing leadership experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Leadership, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple shifts and leading frontline supervisors or managers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible workplace, ensuring compliance with all company, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to Area Supervisors to achieve operational goals across all manufacturing shifts.
• Develop, implement, and execute manufacturing plans that support business objectives, customer requirements, and operational performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Support sales and profitability goals by ensuring the consistent production and delivery of high-quality products on time and at the lowest practical cost.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, scrap, cost, and customer service metrics.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability, process capability, and product quality.
• Lead workforce development efforts through training, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability by empowering team members while holding leaders and employees responsible for achieving established goals and performance expectations.
• Identify operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve performance and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, capacity planning, process improvements, and organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, customer, contractual (collective bargaining agreement) , and company requirements.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational performance reports as required.
• Serve as a change leader by promoting innovation, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
• Support plant leadership in achieving strategic objectives and long-term business growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Leadership, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Tools

SAP

Job description

Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead multi-shift manufacturing, drive safety and quality, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage Area Supervisors, develop production plans, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with business objectives and profitability targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of manufacturing leadership experience,