2nd Shift Pack Team Lead

allegion; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Team Leader to guide manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will monitor TAKT metrics, coach staff, and ensure adherence to standard work and procedures across shifts.

Key responsibilities include training, process improvement, problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering to address equipment issues and drive performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow Leader Standard Work, Work Instructions and SOPs.
• Familiarity with MS Excel and word processing tools.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and operational excellence.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and environmental regulations are followed in all shifts.
• Coordinate processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics.
• Train and coach team members; lead in Team Leader's absence.
• Maintain and audit standard work; ensure PMs and PIPs are completed.
• Drive TAKT improvements and identify root causes for issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Escalate issues via the issue board and plant escalation process.
• Support in editing standard work instructions and drive rapid improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Principles

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

AS400

Excel

MS Word

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure all employees follow safety and environmental regulations
• Support and coordinate all processes in assigned areas to ensure key metrics (safety, quality, delivery and cost) are achieved every shift
• Teach, coach and train other team members, as well as lead the department in the Team Leader's absence
• Ensure team members are properly trained; aid in the training process for all cross-training, new and transferred team members and temporary staffing
• Audit and reinforce adherence to standard work by all employees in assigned area; ensure operator PMs are completed, Product Inspection Procedures (PIPs) are followed, ensure daily/weekly 5S audits are completed and target is met
• Drive TAKT attainment improvement through the use of basic problem solving tools to ensure that root cause for issues is identified and permanent corrective action implemented
• Perform troubleshooting, minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed in accordance with training
• Use issue board and plant escalation process to elevate issues beyond the Lead's scope and responsibility to the Team Leader
• Responsible for assisting in the review and editing of standard work instructions
• Recommend cell improvement through knowledge and understanding of equipment and processes
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency for process improvements
• Record Hourly production counts for the lines
• Track and identify repeat issues to Team Leader for root cause analysis, and assist with solution identification
• Interface with Maintenance and Engineering to provide solutions for department issues
• Recommend and participate in Rapid Improvement Events for TAKT improvement
• Participate in startup meetings and assist Team Leader in posting Operational Excellence on morning-walk-through boards
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to follow Leader Standard Work, Work Instructions, SOPs, Operational Methods Sheets (OMS) and other procedures as required

Ability to use computer applications such as AS400, Excel, and MS Word

Acquire and demonstrate an understanding of basic Lean and Operational excellence concepts

Must be adaptable to change, safety conscious, and have strong communication skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, manufacturing procedures, operations manuals, governmental regulations, and an extensive variety of information furnished in various forms (i.e. verbal, written and/or diagram form)

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers, customers, and production employees

Basic math and computer skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of customers, vendors, visitors and employees

Ability to effectively lead teams and individuals

Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes

Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively and effectively in a team environment demonstrating excellent project management and facilitation skills

Ability to judge distances, spatial relationships, and perform visual and/or mechanical inspections; ability to distinguish colors and finish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to repetitively use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions

Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time

Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Ability to operate industrial powered equipment within manufacturer's height and weight requirements and guidelines for operators

Ability to frequently lift up 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 60 pounds, and rarely lift over 60 pounds. Any lifts over 35