Production Team Leader - 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Allegion, we help keep people safe and secure. With over 40 brands and 14,000+ employees globally, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Allegion has been recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for three consecutive years and received Gallup’s With Distinction honor. Allegion Hollow Metal is seeking a results-driven Production Team Leader to lead production teams at our Fontana, CA manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses on safe, on-time production of highly configured, made-to-order hollow metal doors and frames while maintaining quality and cost targets. You will oversee daily production and scheduling, enforce standard work and EHS procedures, train and develop operators, and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives. Experience in metal fabrication (welding, forming, painting) and familiarity with OSHA/Cal‑OSHA and quality systems is a plus. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
Requirements
- Manufacturing experience with demonstrated supervisory or lead experience; experience in a high‑volume, build‑to‑order environment preferred.
- Practical exposure to Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong communication, coaching, and training skills; ability to present information and respond to groups of employees, peers, managers, and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet production targets.
- Ability to develop others, enforce standards, and maintain a productive, engaged team.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with metal fabrication processes (welding, forming, painting) and with OSHA/Cal‑OSHA and quality systems is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule workdays, shifts, and departments to achieve optimal production flow and customer satisfaction in a high-volume, build-to-order environment.
- Ensure product quality and process adherence by enforcing standard operating procedures, writing and improving standard work, and holding operators accountable to company standards.
- Drive continuous improvement: engage the workforce on key business metrics, apply lean tools to eliminate waste, and lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen) as appropriate.
- Apply root-cause problem solving to identify and implement effective corrective actions.
- Organize and deliver training to develop staff capabilities; effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, peers, managers, and customers.
- Ensure all operations are performed safely and in compliance with established EHS procedures; participate in planning, safety, and quality meetings.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance – Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
- Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Wellness Program
- Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back
- Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
