Area Supervisor

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

The area supervisor will be the leader of the associates in your assigned area. You will engage and train your team to continuously improve the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals of the business. Drive action wherever needed to resolve urgent issues. Utilize data to manage the area of responsibility and train all associates to do the same to improve. You are accountable for results and represent the values of the company and of a good leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the associates in your area through coaching, engagement, communication, morale building and teaming. Be the Leader and coach not the boss.
• Team with support groups such as EHS, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Planning to escalate and improve urgent issues as well as drive continuous improvement
• Measure report and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and cost within assigned areas and across the whole plant
• Provides all subordinates with constant communication, guidance, coaching and support necessary to perform their jobs effectively and accurately.
• Works with the Safety Manager to monitor safety compliance and to review and plan for special requirements on incoming jobs.
• Uses progressive discipline to correct and manage major violations of company policies, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (e.g., fighting, sabotage, etc.).
• Investigates incidences of, and initiates corrective actions to, improper conduct on the floor or major violations of company policies or the CBA.
• Accountable for factory housekeeping and organization by driving 5S deployment across the factory.
• Accountable for improving and maintaining visual management across the factory
• Responsible for communicating metrics and ensuring understanding and ownership at the production team level.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement in labor efficiency, cost, quality, and factory processes
• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply
• Assure the proper training and of all department personnel

Competencies and Behaviors

• Previous experience in the metals industry is preferred.
• Knowledge in use of SAP business system.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Suite, (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Experience in a multi-shift operation with emphasis in a union environment is strongly desired.
• Engineering experience preferred

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience that relates to the position.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

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.

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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.