Sr Supervisor, Operations and GSC

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead a medium to large team, coordinating material and production plans to meet schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration, process improvements, and active training and development of staff.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of SAP/ERP systems, Kanban, inventory control, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required.
• Pull systems/Kanban knowledge preferred.
• SAP or similar ERP experience preferred.
• Scheduling and inventory control knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Basic math knowledge required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Analytical ability for solving complex problems required.
• Interpersonal skills to motivate and collaborate with team members.
• Willingness to work any shift assigned.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a medium to large group of employees.
• Coordinate material and production mix to meet schedules.
• Expedite movement of raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet schedules.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees.
• Frequent cross-group contact.
• Meet budgeted cost targets.
• Ensure quality requirements are executed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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

Responsibilities

1. Supervise a medium to large group of UAW employees.
2. Coordinate material and production mix requirements to meet production schedules.
3. Expedite the movement of raw material, in-process and/or finished goods.
4. Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
5. Coordinate and cooperate with other departments to meet production schedules.
6. Maintain accurate inventory records.
7. Train, develop, and evaluate employees.
8. Frequent contact with others outside the work group.
9. Comply with terms of local and national agreements.
10. Meet budgeted cost targets.
11. Execute quality requirements.

Experience

Educational qualifications required: Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience. Knowledge of pull systems / Kanban preferred. Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred. Knowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processes preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ Supervisory experience required. Knowledge of basic math required. Oral and written communication skills required. Analytical ability for solving complex problems required. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output required. Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs required. Willing to work any shift assigned. APICS CPIM certification preferred.

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].

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.