About the Role
Learn more about this role and how you can drive your career forward! As an internal applicant we strongly encourage you to review the Compensation resources on the intranet, specifically the Job Architecture Fact Sheet before applying to this role, to understand any potential implications to your total cash compensation if you were to be offered this role. If you have questions, please reach out to your HR Business Partner for more information. Job Title: Supervisor, Global Supply Chain Pay Grade: M1 Job Description: Primary Purpose of Role: 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. Key Responsibilities: 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. Key Performance Measures: Safety Productivity Quality Responsiveness Cost Qualifications: Required: Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience. Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline. APICS CPIM certification. Experience: Required: Zero to minimal supervisory experience. Preferred: 1+ years’ prior supervisory experience. Experience in a warehousing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing environment. Competencies and Behaviors: Required: Strong drive for results aligned with KPI targets. Ability to positively influence and motivate direct employees/team members. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical ability for solving complex problems. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output. Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs. Preferred: Strong understanding of continuous improvement methods/tools. Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. Knowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processes. 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. 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. 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.