Supervisor, Plant Operations - 2nd/3rd shift

Allison Transmission; Indiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical plans with Rx

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long-Term Disability

Other voluntary benefits including:...

401K with generous Company match &

Accrued Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Robust employee wellness program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Allison Transmission seeks a first-level supervisor to lead a medium to large production team on the plant floor. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance to improve metrics, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and shift-to-shift handovers.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or logistics, plus 1+ years in similar settings; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• 0-2 years’ prior supervisory experience in manufacturing/logistics
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing / logistics environment
• Preferred: 3+ years’ Supervisory experience in manufacturing / logistics environment
• Experience working in Union environment

Responsibilities

• Met production cost, schedules, and quality requirements through established manufacturing processes.
• Update daily / monthly metrics through data entry and shopfloor boards.
• Communicate updates with management and peers about people, quality, cost, responsiveness, and safety.
• Conduct daily handover with peer supervisor for shift transitions.
• Facilitate floor operations and remove barriers to meet objectives.
• Manage personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Train, coach, manage performance, and handle payroll/timekeeping for assigned staff.
• Implement and maintain Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Comply with labor agreement terms and manage grievances.
• Comply with company policy and work assigned shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Scheduling knowledge

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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 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

• Met 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

• 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].

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.