Operations Supervisor

Allegion • Oceanside, CA

13h • $70,304 - $85,000 • 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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Operations Supervisor - Oceanside, CA What You Will Do 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.

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs from floor to waist or waist to shoulder.
• Ability to occasionally push and/or pull up to 70 lbs and periodically greater than 70 lbs.
• Ability to use fingers and hands to feel or handle.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and perform frequent repetitive motions.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, and/or sit.
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to judge distances, spatial relationships, and perform visual and/or mechanical inspections.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment within manufacturer’s height and weight requirements and guidelines for operators.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• Ability to perform material, tooling, and fixturing handling activities.
• Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, adhesives, solder and welding fumes, in safe exposure amounts, and approved for use in our facility by EH&S.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises.
• Exposure to sharp objects and parts.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls.
• 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 highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, etc.) highly preferred
• Proficiency in both written and oral English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Exposure, knowledge, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing principals highly preferred

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
• 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
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

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