Sr. Supervisor, Maintenance and Plant Operations

Company: Allison Transmission
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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: 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. Allison’s 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 Sr Supervisor, Plant Operations located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Senior Supervisor, Operations is responsible for supervising a medium to large group of employees involved in plant production operations. In addition, this individual utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance techniques to continually improve the operational metrics of the area. Work is generally of a technical nature with the ability to make decisions within the limits of general standards and practices and requires using initiative in decision making. Key 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. · Participates in the selection, training, and development of new employees. · Manages personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively. · Responsible for training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary, timekeeping/payroll, resource management, and overtime management for employees in assigned area. · 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. · Senior supervisors may have additional duties including: o Involvement in the training and onboarding of new supervisor hires in the plant. o May interact with internal & external stakeholders as needed. o Provide coverage across the plant in event that another supervisor is on PTO or leave. Key Performance Measures: Safety · Productivity · Quality · Responsiveness · Cost Qualifications: Required: Associate Degree and/or equivalent experience required Experience: Required : · 1 years prior Supervisory experience · 3 years’ experience in manufacturing / logistics environment. Preferred: · 5 years prior Supervisory experience 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 atiask4max@service-now.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.

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