Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA

Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Associate Director of Global Supply Chain to lead a mixed team of salaried supervisors and hourly staff. You will direct material planning, scheduling, receiving, storage, and shipping while driving lean initiatives and supplier improvements to meet customer demand.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and extensive experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Maximo, plus collaboration across functions to achieve plant

Qualifications

• Requires demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing/supply chain environment.
• Experience managing large teams and multiple shifts.
• Experience with lean materials processes (Kanban, FIFO, min/max) and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Supervisors and Material Planners (50+ hourly staff).
• Oversee material planning, scheduling, receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Drive Lean/Operational Excellence initiatives and cost reduction.
• Manage inventory, ERP systems, and supplier performance.
• Align plant objectives with department goals and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Operational Excellence

Lean manufacturing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

APICS/CPIM/SCM certification

Tools

SAP

Workday

Maximo

Power BI

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding 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:The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.Choice of medical plans with prescription coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:The Associate Director of Global Supply Chain is accountable to lead a team of salaried (Supervisors and Planners) and hourly supply chain staff in a manufacturing area. A leader in the organization, you will be responsible for leading and guiding your team to successfully executing material planning and scheduling, receiving & storage, assembly sequencing, shipping, inventory management, engineering change management, and supplier management. The role is responsible for implementing the Allison Operational Excellence through exceptional collaboration, leadership, and guidance. This position also implements lean material principles and cost reduction initiatives and is expected to develop and execute departmental goals aligned with the organization’s objectives.Leadership / Managerial responsibilities:Hire, lead, and manage a dynamic team to create an inclusive and collaborative work environmentMonitor, 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.Directly manage a team of Supervisors and Material Planners with indirect oversight of 50+ hourly employees.Responsible for full employee life cycle including selection, training, development, employee relations, and performance management.Responsible for performance management, training and development of team members aligned with career ambitions and areas of opportunity to improve, including annual performance reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).Leads team and implements departmental objectives aligned with plant & company objectives through day-to-day management, annual performance reviews, and corrective actions.Create, develop, and sustain a can-do climate and high levels of frequent communication, cooperation, rewards and recognition, training, and mutual support among departments.Guide team to solve complex and challenging situations as they arise.Leadership / Managerial responsibilities:Hire, lead, and manage a dynamic team to create an inclusive and collaborative work environmentMonitor, 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.Directly manage a team of Supervisors and Material Planners with indirect oversight of 50+ hourly employees.Responsible for full employee life cycle including selection, training, development, employee relations, and performance management.Responsible for performance management, training and development of team members aligned with career ambitions and areas of opportunity to improve, including annual performance reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).Leads team and implements departmental objectives aligned with plant & company objectives through day-to-day management, annual performance reviews, and corrective actions.Create, develop, and sustain a can-do climate and high levels of frequent communication, cooperation, rewards and recognition, training, and mutual support among departments.Guide team to solve complex and challenging situations as they arise.As a leader in the organization, you will provide a physical presence in the workplace to lead and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.Ensures Allison Transmission policies and procedures are adhered to and executed in area of responsibility.Union relationship management:Engagement with shop committeeGrievance managementAdherence to Collective Bargaining AgreementShopfloor Accountability:Drive performance across area of responsibility aligned with overall plant objectives and strategy.Manages the execution of lean materials processes including the Kanban (pull) system, min/max, FIFO, and risk alerts.Manages outside non-routed & routed sub-contract and consignment processes to avoid plant impact.Directs and manages inventory cycle counting activities in compliance with corporate guidelines.Develops manpower plan to support overall customer demand and operations.Manages receiving, shipping, and material storage in assigned plant, and warehouse management movements where applicable.Manages the planning, scheduling and delivery performance of vendor supplied parts.Communicates daily with external suppliers, as well as third party logistics provider, to ensure adherence to schedules and uninterrupted flow of material.Manages the sequencing of the plant assembly line(s) to avoid customer impact.Oversees and manages manufacturing bill-off-materials and engineering change management process.Manages additional responsibilities scope as needed such as indirect materials (general stores), defective material return (DMR) shipping processes, business development analyses, etc.Strategic / Forward Looking Responsibilities:Provide input to company budget and forecast processes, managing budget in area of responsibility.Supports plant rearrangements and capacity increases including planning and execution of required transitional bank inventories.Support workforce planning activities based on company strategy and volumes to identify resource needs and training gaps.Represents global supply chain interests in cross functional product line team analyzing business opportunities.Forecasts and optimizes inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing working capital.Manages recovery planning and prioritization of activities associated with internal disruptions to minimize impact to customer schedules.Key Performance Measures:Safety recordable and lost workday ratesSupplier delivery performanceHours per unit (HPU)Budget performanceTotal and controllable absence ratesInventory investment, accuracy, and turnover rateVarious quality metrics related to material delivery processesCompetencies and Behaviors:Required:Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to leverage the power of teamwork effectively with others at all levels of the organization and cross-functional to motivate employees and elicit work output.Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.High level of analytical ability for solving complex problems, using creative thinking to find and implement solutions / improvements.Skilled in managing challenges and conflicts as they arise in alignment with Allison’s values and core competencies.Continuous improvement mindset improving overall team performance to achieve plant and company objectives.Makes decisions that positively impact the current and future state of the business.Strong grasp of Operational Excellence and lean manufacturing principles.Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.Strong attention to detailComfortable presenting at direct report, peer, and senior leadership levelDemonstrated ability in forecasting, budgeting, and P&L management.Strong understanding of and ability to implement pull systems / KanbanKnowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processesKnowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systemsStrong computer skills (Microsoft tools, Power BI, Workday, Maximo)Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related fieldPreferred:Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or closely related field APICS, CPIM, SCM, or related certificationExperience:Required:5+ years’ experience in leadership role.5+ years’ experience in supply chain role supporting manufacturing and/or warehousing environmentsPreferred:7+ years’ experience in supply chain role supporting manufacturing and/or warehousing environmentsScope Factors:Manages working capital of up to $50MManages a team of up to 10+ salaried employees across multiple shifts.Manages a team of up to 30+ hourly employees across multiple shifts.Works autonomously or directly with others to resolve areas of conflict.Occasionally interacts with senior leadership team. Frequently interacts with peers of the same level or lower. Interacts frequently cross functionally.Fully seasoned managerial level with responsibility for significant specialized functions within a department.Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.Exercises full management authority, including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination, and other personnel actions.Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activitiesAllison 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.