Supervisor, Plant Operations

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans + prescription coverage

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability (short & long-term)

401K with company match

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a first-level supervisor to lead a medium-to-large production team in Indianapolis. You will apply Lean and TPM techniques to improve metrics while ensuring safe, cost-effective operations.

You’ll train, coach, and manage payroll, performance, and scheduling in a union environment. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, daily handovers, and proactive problem-solving to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet production cost, schedules, and quality requirements using established processes.
• Update daily/monthly metrics and shopfloor performance boards.
• Communicate with management about people, quality, cost, safety, and responsiveness.
• Conduct daily handovers between shifts for smooth transitions.
• Facilitate floor operations and remove barriers to meet objectives.
• Manage personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Quality control

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / Tracking 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.

Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving 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 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:

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.

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].

Please 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.