Manager Manufacture Engineering, Operations

JOIN THE TEAM THATu2019S 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 companyu2019s 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: Do you want to be part of improving the way the world works? For more than a century, Allison Transmission has been on the front lines of innovation that truly impacts how our world moves. Allison continues to create innovative propulsion solutions for our customers that drive our world forward. Our electric hybrids are bridging the charging infrastructure gap while decreasing greenhouse gases. Our traditional powertrain products used in ambulances, school busses, and even battle tanks, where lives are relying on our technologies. Allisonu2019s team is comprised of dedicated individuals across the globe, and our drive for innovation is being felt worldwide. Our vision is to be the global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions that Improve the Way the World Works. By joining our team, there are numerous ways to learn and contribute as we develop propulsion solutions that meet the needs OEMs and end users. Drive your career forward, with this opportunity as a Manager, Manufacture Engineering, Operations located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Primary Purpose of Role: The Associate Director of Operations is accountable to lead a team of salaried and hourly staff in a manufacturing area consisting of fabrication and/or assembly operations. A leader in the organization, you will be responsible for leading and guiding your team to successfully executing the production plans in line with safety, quality, productivity, and cost initiatives. The role is responsible for implementing the Allison Operational Excellence through exceptional collaboration, leadership, and guidance. This role provides input and support to overall plant strategy such as capital planning projects, workforce planning, annual budget & forecasting activities, and employee development. Key Responsibilities: Leadership / Managerial responsibilities: u00b7 Directly manage a team of Supervisors with indirect oversight of 40+ hourly employees. u00b7 Responsible for full employee life cycle including selection, training, development, employee relations, and performance management. u00b7 Responsible for performance management, training and development of team members aligned with career ambitions and areas of opportunity to improve, including annual performance reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs). u00b7 Leads team and implements departmental objectives aligned with plant & company objectives through day-to-day management, annual performance reviews, and corrective actions. u00b7 Create, develop, and sustain a can-do climate and high levels of frequent communication, cooperation, rewards and recognition, training, and mutual support among departments. u00b7 Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams focused on results delivery through continuous improvement in support of the Allison Operational Excellence system. u00b7 As a leader in the organization, you will provide a physical presence in the workplace to lead and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork. u00b7 Ensures Allison Transmission policies and procedures are adhered to and executed in area of responsibility. Union relationship management: u00b7 Engagement with shop committee u00b7 Grievance management u00b7 Adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement Shopfloor Accountability: u00b7 Drive performance across area of responsibility aligned with overall plant objectives and strategy. u00b7 Facilitate floor operations to meet safety, quality, production cost, and schedule requirements through the utilization of established manufacturing processes and methods. u00b7 Lead Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement across all areas through production performance, machine availability and quality. u00b7 Serve as a leader, trainer, and coach of Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, which includes Operator Autonomous Maintenance execution and continuous improvement. u00b7 Manages inventory levels aligned with weekly production demands, working with Global Supply Chain as needed. Strategic / Forward Looking Responsibilities: u00b7 Provide input to company budget and forecast processes, managing budget in area of responsibility. u00b7 Develop and manage continuous improvement plans with defined action items, resource allocation, and planned timing. u00b7 Support workforce planning activities based on company strategy and plant volumes to identify resource needs and training gaps. u00b7 Work with support teams to develop annual budget, optimize resources, and ensure ongoing execution of department plans. Key Performance Measures: u00b7 Safety u00b7 Quality u00b7 Cost u00b7 Responsiveness u00b7 Productivity Competencies and Behaviors: Required: u00b7 Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to leverage the power of teamwork effectively with others at all levels of the organization and cross-functional to motivate employees and elicit work output. u00b7 Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs. u00b7 High level of analytical ability for solving complex problems, using creative thinking to find and implement solutions / improvements. u00b7 Skilled in managing challenges and conflicts as they arise in alignment with Allisonu2019s values and core competencies. u00b7 Continuous improvement mindset improving overall team performance to achieve plant and company objectives. u00b7 Makes decisions that positively impact the current and future state of the business. u00b7 Expertise in manufacturing standards and metrics (e.g., KPIs) for safety, quality, production, labor and material variances, lean manufacturing, and employee relations and retention. u00b7 Strong organizational, planning and time management skills. u00b7 Strong attention to detail u00b7 Comfortable presenting at direct report, peer, and senior leadership level u00b7 Demonstrated ability in forecasting, budgeting, and P&L management. u00b7 Strong technical aptitude to support manufacturing environment (assembly operations, machining operations) u00b7 Strong computer skills (Microsoft tools, Power BI, Workday, Maximo) Qualifications: Required: u00b7 Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field Preferred: u00b7 Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field u00b7 Lean manufacturing certification Experience: Required: u00b7 7+ yearsu2019 experience in operations role in manufacturing environment with 5+ years in leadership role u00b7 Experience building, developing, engaging, and overseeing high-performing manufacturing teams, with a track record of questioning behavioral norms and driving cultural change. u00b7 Experience in applying Lean manufacturing concepts to reduce cost and improve productivity; experience developing and organizing continuous improvement programs; demonstrated track record of driving positive change. Preferred: u00b7 7+ yearsu2019 experience in leadership role in manufacturing environment u00b7 Experience in Union environment, ideally leading a team of Union employees Scope Factors: u00b7 Second Level Manager: Experienced manager with focus on managing the operations of a department, work unit, brand, and contributing to planning for the function or business unit. u00b7 Manages lower-level supervisors, managers, or team of professional/technical employees. u00b7 Occasionally interacts with senior leadership team. Frequently interacts with peers of the same level or lower. Interactions generally within the same function but some cross function interactions. u00b7 Fully seasoned managerial level with responsibility for significant specialized functions within a department u00b7 Greater size, impact, and/or technical complexity of the activities managed than Manager level. u00b7 Manages professional employees or supervises large complex operations/teams. u00b7 Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. u00b7 Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department. u00b7 Exercises full management authority, including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination, and other personnel actions. u00b7 Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities 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 . 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. 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 317-242-5000. 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.

Created: 2026-02-02