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Job Title:

Manager, Operations - 3rd Shift - Fabrication & Machining

Pay Grade:

M3

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Manager, Operations will be responsible for fabrication operations across multiple areas and plants. The Manager directly oversees two or more salaried supervisors with indirect management over a large group of hourly employees, both skilled and non-skilled. The Manager is accountable for overall performance of operation on the midnight shift, including both production and plant maintenance. The Manager is responsible not only for the performance of the shift, but will be responsible for leading continuous improvement processes and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Directly manage a team of 2+ Supervisors in manufacturing
Indirect management of plant maintenance team / deliverables on shift
Responsible for selection, training, performance management, and development of employees.
Lead daily team meetings to review safety, overall performance, plan for the shift, and other topics as needed.
Responsible for managing production schedules and changeovers aligned with daily production needs.
Meets production cost, schedules, and quality requirements through the utilization of established manufacturing processes and methods.
Facilitates floor operations and removes barriers for supervisors and hourly employees to meet measurable objectives.
Provides guidance and coaching to direct reports to drive daily operations and continuous improvement activities.
Serves as a role model for employees regarding safety, quality of work, attendance, timeliness, loyalty, mutual respect, and support for organizational teamwork and continuous improvement.
Manages personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively.
Maintains and improves Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices including Operator Autonomous Maintenance.
Partners with counterparts on other shift to ensure appropriate carry-over between shifts.
Leads continuous improvement activities / projects across area on shift
Lead OEE improvement across all areas
Adheres to and implements the terms of UAW labor agreement

Key Performance Measures:

Safety
Environmental
Productivity
Quality
Responsiveness
Cost

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Masters Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or closely related field

Experience:

Required:

3+ years prior Supervisory experience in manufacturing setting supporting fabrication/machining departments / processes

Preferred:

5+ years prior Supervisory experience in manufacturing setting supporting fabrication/machining departments / processes Experience directly managing salaried employees with oversight of hourly employees
Successful application of continuous improvement activities leading to meeting or exceeding KPI's
Experience working in a Union environment and interacting directly with Union leadership

Competencies and Behaviors:

Required:

Skilled in managing challenges and conflicts as they arise in alignment with Allison's values and core competencies.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
Interpersonal / communication skills to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization, motivate employees and elicit work output.
Comfortable presenting at direct report, peer, and senior leadership level
Strong sense and understanding of the power of teamwork both with direct team and cross-functional teams.
Ability to actively listen and provide guidance to team to execute on goals and improve performance
Strong grasp on manufacturing practices including safety, environmental, quality, production, lean manufacturing, etc.
Knowledge of fabrication/machining processes and procedures.
Uses creative thinking to find and implement solutions / improvements
Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems
Analytical ability for solving complex problems.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft tools, Power BI, Workday, Maximo)
Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.

Scope Factors:

First Level Manager: Leads a department, area, brand, or team.
Manages lower-level supervisors or team of professional/technical employees.
Frequently interacts with direct leadership and with peers of the same level or lower. Interactions generally within the same function but some cross function interactions.
Experienced managerial level with responsibility for one or more activities within a department
Manages professional employees or supervises large complex operations/teams.
Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function; conducts performance reviews and recommends pay actions.
Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department or function.
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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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