Supervisor, Global Supply Chain - 2nd Shift - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.

Requirements

Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience.
Zero to minimal supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
APICS CPIM certification.
1+ years’ prior supervisory experience.
Experience in a warehousing environment.
Experience in lean manufacturing environment.
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.

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.