Frontline Leader - Material Handling

Allegion•Greenfield, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of material handling and inventory experience.
Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.
Identifying issues and communicating to leader.
Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
Collaborating effectively with all employees.
Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
Familiarity with quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies
Forklift operations.

Responsibilities

Lead teams in executing receiving, staging, and delivery of materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders.
Ensure Material Specialists are following instruction and established procedures.
Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and ensure equipment is in good working order.
Load and unload material from trucks and containers.
Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciling of discrepancies.
Enter inventory transactions accurately into ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices.
Run and analyze inventory and KPI reports using ERP/MRP systems, identifying trends and reporting to supervisor or manager improvement opportunities.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the materials team.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
Monitor and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards across the team.
Report inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues.
Lead team in accurate inventory and material movement documentation.
Solve issues through leading in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.
Adhere to safety protocols and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper lifting technique.
Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas where material is stored and moved out on the production floor.
Perform safety walks of production area and equipment checks (e.g., ensuring forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment are operational, and preventative maintenance are complete per the standard).
Maintain awareness and report to leaders potential safety hazards.
Coordinate with related teams (e.g., engineering, quality control, logistics) to address production challenges and optimize operations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.
Train new team members on material processes, techniques, tools, and safety protocols.
Ability to influence and motivate team members effectively without formal authority.
Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members, including demonstrating proper processes and techniques.
Provide input on process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and resource allocation to management.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Store tools and equipment properly.
Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.
Uphold Allegion’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion’s values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.