Operations Supervisor

Allegion • Oceanside, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. In 2024, Allegion was awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. The Operations Supervisor will lead a team of approximately 20 to 40 hourly associates to safely produce products and fill customer orders on time and to specification, while achieving productivity targets. The role involves engaging the workforce in continuous improvement of key business metrics, utilizing lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste, and ensuring all operations functions are performed safely and in accordance with established EHS procedures.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience of a team of similar size in a manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to lead and develop people
• Proven ability to drive engagement within a team environment
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, peers, managers, and customers
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Analytical thinking skills and critical thinking mindset
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in fabrication
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, etc.)
• Proficiency in both written and oral English and Spanish
• Exposure, knowledge, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing principals

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 20 to 40 hourly associates to safely produce products and fill customer orders on time and to specification, while achieving productivity targets.
• Engage the workforce in continuous improvement of key business metrics.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen) when applicable.
• Implement 5S and drive accountability to adherence.
• Write, implement, and improve standard work.
• Plan daily production activities in keeping with the company’s goals and objectives and align projects to meet requirements.
• Ensure timely planning and production of material to the end customer or upstream production needs.
• Oversee and review the accuracy of production in accordance with all ISO and quality standards.
• Ensure all operations functions are performed safely and in accordance with established EHS procedures.
• Conduct audits and implement improvements.
• Maintain and issue operations performance KPI’s.
• Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
• Plan for the development of the staff by organizing training sessions.
• Provide leadership; select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the business.
• Manage and communicate cross functionally within the organization, with suppliers, and service providers to support site-specific shipping functions.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level