Manager, Production

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 Manager, Operations is responsible for multiple lines and departments within Plant Operations. The Manager directly oversees one or more salaried supervisors with indirect management over a large group of hourly employees. The Manager is accountable for all production processes to be adhered to and continuously improve the performance in area of scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the selection, training, and development of new employees.
• Coach, develop, and support team members
• Manages personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively.
• 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.
• Implements and maintains Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).  
• Operator Autonomous Maintenance execution, follow up and improvement.
• Engagement on machine condition continuous improvement
• Lead OEE improvement across all areas
• Serve as a leader, trainer, and coach of lean and TPM principles.
• Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Complies with the terms of the labor agreement.

Key Performance Measures:

• Safety
• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience required

Experience:

Required:

• 3+ years prior Supervisory experience in manufacturing setting

Preferred:

• 5+ years prior Supervisory experience in manufacturing setting

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• 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.
• Strong computer skills.
• 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.

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 Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com.

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.