Operations Supervisor

Allegion • Oceanside, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegion is a global company specializing in safety and security, with over 30 brands and 12,000+ employees, operating in 130 countries. Recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award in 2024, Allegion is committed to fostering an engaged workplace culture. The Operations Supervisor role in Oceanside, CA, involves leading a team of 20 to 40 hourly associates. The primary goal is to ensure products are safely produced and customer orders are filled on time and to specification, while consistently meeting productivity targets. This position also plays a crucial role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the workforce, utilizing lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency.

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 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

• Generous paid time off
• 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: Manager