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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 Supervisor, Global Supply Chain is responsible for supervising a medium to large group of employees involved in supply chain operations. The Supervisor, Global Supply Chain utilizes Lean Materials Management techniques to continuously improve processes and day-to-day duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, lead, and manage a dynamic team to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Monitor, 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.
• Supervise a medium to large group of UAW employees.
• Utilize SAP to follow the flow of materials and updated inventory.
• Coordinate material and production mix requirements to meet production schedules.
• Expedite the movement of raw material, in-process and/or finished goods.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
• Maintain data such as accurate inventory levels, efficiency, and production metrics.
• Collaborate with direct and cross-functional team members.
• Comply with terms of local and national agreements.
• Meet budgeted cost targets.
• Execute quality requirements. Utilize quality tools and techniques when necessary.
• Responsible for training, developing, and evaluating performance of employees.
• Responsible for performance and disciplinary discussions with employees.
• Responsible for scheduling overtime of employees in accordance with the contractual agreement.
• All other duties assigned.

Key Performance Measures:

• Safety
• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• APICS CPIM certification.

Experience:

Required:

• Zero to minimal supervisory experience.

Preferred:

• 1+ years’ prior supervisory experience.
• Experience in a warehousing environment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing environment.

Competencies and Behaviors:

Required:

• Strong drive for results aligned with KPI targets.
• Ability to positively influence and motivate direct employees/team members.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability for solving complex problems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methods/tools.
• Knowledge of pull systems / Kanban.
• Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processes.

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.

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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.