Area Supervisor

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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 companys 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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