Machining Supervisor

Allison Transmission•Lewisburg, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machining Supervisor oversees a medium to large group of employees involved in plant production operations. The role uses Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance techniques to continually improve operational metrics. It is generally technical in nature and requires initiative and decision-making within established standards and practices. The supervisor meets production cost, schedule, and quality requirements using established manufacturing processes and methods; maintains daily and monthly metrics; communicates area updates; and coordinates shift handovers. The role facilitates floor operations, removes barriers to meeting objectives, and manages personnel, materials, and equipment safely and effectively. It also handles employee training, performance management, coaching, discipline, timekeeping and payroll, resource allocation, and overtime management. The supervisor implements Operational Excellence initiatives, follows company policy and labor-agreement terms, and manages first-step grievance procedures. The role may be assigned to any shift. This is a first-level supervisory role responsible for the daily supervision of an assigned team of hourly or support employees. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan, with oversight from a manager or senior supervisor. The work directly affects the daily operations of the assigned group. The position is based in Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Requirements

Associate degree and/or equivalent experience.
0–2 years of prior supervisory experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
Ability to accurately track inventory levels.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the basic technology of the assigned area.
Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.
Analytical ability to solve 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.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft programs.
Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
3 or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
Experience working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Meet production cost, schedule, and quality requirements using established manufacturing processes and methods.
Update daily and monthly metrics through data entry and shop-floor performance-board updates.
Communicate updates about people, quality, cost, responsiveness, and safety to direct management and peers.
Conduct daily handovers with peer supervisors to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
Facilitate floor operations and remove barriers to employees meeting measurable objectives.
Manage personnel, materials, and equipment safely and effectively.
Handle employee training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary matters, timekeeping and payroll, resource management, and overtime management.
Implement and maintain Operational Excellence initiatives.
Comply with labor-agreement terms, including managing first-step grievance procedures.
Comply with and implement company policy.
Work any shift assigned.