Test Operations Supervisor

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Test Operations Supervisor

Our client in Chelsea, MI is looking for a Test Operations Supervisor. This is a contract position.

Job Summary:

Currently seeking a Testing Operations Supervisor, who is responsible to co-lead a 200+ member team of Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU) workforces in the areas of Durability testing, Mileage Accumulation, Vehicle Dynamics, Emission Build, Special Test Ops, Brake testing, Stockroom, Safety Impact and Performance testing. The selected individual will have experience in Supervision and possess a broad knowledge of the automotive industry, namely vehicle testing, development and certification. This person must have unquestioned integrity. Additionally, the Supervisor will present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.

Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Co-Lead a workforce of test drivers, stockkeepers and mechanics in a 24/7 3-shift operation.
• Maintain current safety protocols and develop new improvements for supervisors, drivers and mechanics.
• Ensure test vehicles are driven according to test schedule with proper conformance.
• Ensure drivers and mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.
• Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary down time.
• Lead on-going process improvements and best practices across the facilities in order to drive improved performance regarding safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure drivers are properly trained to perform all durability testing.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with drivers, mechanics, union officials, and management in other departments onsite.
• Able to work additional hours as required, including holidays and weekends when needed.

Basics:

• ONSITE 100%.
• Previous supervision/leadership experience.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Familiarity with Proving Grounds testing and operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Able to work additional hours as required; including holidays and weekends when needed.

Preferred:

• Degree in business, management, engineering or automotive.
• Automotive vehicle repair knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills, with focus on employee coaching and development.
• Experience in data analysis to support decision making.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.