Lafayette, 47903
United States

Primary Purpose of Role

Manufacturing operations leader responsible for overseeing multi-shift production, driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads managers and cross-functional teams, develops employees, ensures regulatory compliance, and uses operational data to achieve business, customer, and profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally responsible workplace, ensuring compliance with all company, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to Area Supervisors to achieve operational goals across all manufacturing shifts.
• Develop, implement, and execute manufacturing plans that support business objectives, customer requirements, and operational performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Support sales and profitability goals by ensuring the consistent production and delivery of high-quality products on time and at the lowest practical cost.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, scrap, cost, and customer service metrics.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability, process capability, and product quality.
• Lead workforce development efforts through training, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability by empowering team members while holding leaders and employees responsible for achieving established goals and performance expectations.
• Identify operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve performance and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, capacity planning, process improvements, and organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, customer, contractual (collective bargaining agreement) , and company requirements.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operational performance reports as required.
• Serve as a change leader by promoting innovation, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
• Support plant leadership in achieving strategic objectives and long-term business growth initiatives.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive accountability, and achieve operational results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage competing demands effectively.
• Proactive, results-oriented leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Strong project management and implementation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze operational data and utilize metrics to drive performance improvements and business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to support a 24-hour, 7-day manufacturing operation and respond to operational needs as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Leadership, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple shifts and leading frontline supervisors or managers preferred.

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.