JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission 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. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward! Job Title: Associate Director, Digital Transformation and Analytics - Global Operations Pay Grade: M4 Job Description: Primary Purpose of Role: As the Manager of Digital Transformation and Analytics within our Global Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the digital transformation and data analytics initiatives that enable our organization to enhance productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. You will be responsible for leveraging advanced technologies and analytics to optimize our manufacturing processes and continuous improvement efforts on a global scale. This position will oversee a Data Analytics team located both in our Indianapolis, Indiana and Chennai, India offices. Key Responsibilities: + Digital Transformation: Lead the digital transformation efforts in manufacturing operations, identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, and enhanced data utilization. + Power Platform Expertise: Utilize the Power Platform to design, develop, and deploy custom applications, dashboards, and workflows to improve manufacturing processes and data-driven decision-making. + Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and increased efficiency in manufacturing operations. + Data Analysis Leadership: Extract, transform, and analyze data to gain actionable insights, providing recommendations for process enhancements and performance optimization. + Project Management: Lead projects related to digital innovation, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while also monitoring the impact on operations. + Training and Support: Provide training and support to manufacturing teams to ensure the successful adoption of digital solutions and Power Platform tools. + Compliance and Security: Maintain compliance with data security standards and industry regulations, ensuring the integrity of data and processes. + Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for developed solutions, processes, and best practices. + Technology Integration: Use technology to enhance and support communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity to propel manufacturing. + Data Governance: Oversee a set of policies, processes, and tools that help operations manage their data assets. + Performance Metrics: Make visible measurable data that is used to track manufacturing processes at Allison using activities, employee behavior and productivity as key metrics. + Change Management: Lead in navigating transitions by planning, communicating, and executing digital changes at ATI. + Research and Innovation: To stay current / cutting edge on new digital technologies and innovations that will help ATI in manufacturing commercial heavy duty transmissions. Key Performance Measures: These measures for success will help evaluate the impact of the Associate Director's efforts in driving digital transformation and analytics within the global manufacturing and continuous improvement context. Success in this role will be evident through improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced product quality, ultimately contributing to the organization's competitiveness and growth. + Achievement of Digital Transformation Goals: Meeting or exceeding the key objectives set in the digital transformation strategy, such as improved productivity, cost reduction, increased operational efficiency, and enhanced product quality. + ROI and Cost Savings: Demonstrating a positive return on investment for digital initiatives and consistently identifying opportunities for cost savings through process optimization and technology adoption. + Quality Improvement: Measuring improvements in product quality and consistency by tracking metrics such as defect rates, customer complaints, and warranty claims. + Manufacturing Efficiency: Increasing manufacturing efficiency by optimizing processes, reducing downtime, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). + Data Utilization: Maximizing the utilization of data and analytics by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and leveraging data for predictive maintenance and operational insights. + Reduction in Waste: Implementing continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, minimize defects, and improve process efficiency, resulting in tangible reductions in waste and improved sustainability. + Project Delivery: Ensuring that digital transformation projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet their defined goals and milestones. + KPI Tracking: Regularly monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing and continuous improvement, and demonstrating consistent progress and improvements. + Employee Engagement: Measuring employee engagement and satisfaction within the manufacturing teams, indicating successful change management and a positive workplace culture. + Compliance and Data Security: Maintaining a high level of data security and compliance with industry regulations and standards. + Stakeholder Satisfaction: Earning positive feedback and support from key stakeholders, including executive leadership, manufacturing teams, and technology vendors. + Innovation and Adaptation: Demonstrating a commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and successfully integrating them into manufacturing processes. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field + Certifications in relevant areas such as Six Sigma, PMP, or Data Science are advantageous. + Microsoft Power Platform certifications preferred Experience: + 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations + 5 + years of experience manufacturing continuous improvement + 5+ years of experience in digital transformation, data, and analytics in a manufacturing setting + 5+ years of supervisory / management experience Competencies & Behaviors: These competencies and behaviors are essential for the successful execution of the role, enabling the Associate Director to lead digital transformation and analytics efforts within global manufacturing while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Technical Competencies + Data Analytics: Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, data visualization, and the ability to derive actionable insights from data. + Project Management: Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing. + Continuous Improvement Knowledge: Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma, and the ability to apply them to enhance efficiency. + Technology Integration: The capacity to effectively integrate new technologies into existing manufacturing processes, optimizing workflow and output. Leadership and Behavioral Competencies + Strategic Vision: The ability to develop a clear and forward-thinking digital transformation strategy that aligns with organizational goals. + Team Leadership: Strong leadership skills, including the capacity to motivate and lead cross-functional teams, while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. + Change Management: Skill in change management to facilitate the adoption of digital tools and technologies by the manufacturing workforce, while managing potential resistance to change. + Collaboration: Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners. + Communication: Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner. + Analytical Thinking: The ability to think critically and solve complex problems by analyzing data and making data-driven decisions. + Adaptability: A willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends and to drive innovation within the organization. + Results-Oriented: A focus on achieving measurable results and a commitment to meeting or exceeding established performance metrics. + Ethical and Compliance Orientation: A strong commitment to data security and ethical data usage, along with adherence to industry and regulatory standards. + Resilience: The ability to handle challenges and setbacks while maintaining a positive attitude and persistence in achieving goals. + Customer-Centric Approach: A dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers, improving the overall customer experience. + Risk Management: The ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with digital transformation projects. 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 ati+ask4max@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. 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.