Junior Planner

Allegion Canada Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Employee Discounts

Community involvement and CliftonStrng

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Junior Planner for Blue Ash, OH to support daily production planning and execution. You will coordinate with Master Schedulers, Team Leads, and fabrication areas to ensure on-time order completion and smooth material flow.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork while adapting to changing production needs. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities within a global security company and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of NC Programming.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Adaptability to changing business needs while maintaining a positive, solution‑focused mindset.
• Collaboration across departments to broaden organizational knowledge and support continuous improvement.
• Embraces feedback and coaching to enhance performance and prepare for future leadership or expanded roles.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans established by Master Scheduler or Planner.
• Monitor work-center capacities on a daily basis and one week out to determine late, expedited or rescheduled work orders and communicate these to affected areas.
• Serve as liaison between Planner and Team Leads to ensure schedule adherence for on-time order completion.
• Issue daily orders to the Fabrication area.
• Work with Area Team Leaders to ensure area can complete daily orders; balance or adjust lines as required.
• Compile and transfer all required information and programs to the Fab area using line-specific tools and applications.
• Monitor schedules using scheduling tools to assure work-centers are on time and the system is updated.
• Notify area managers or supervisors of late work-centers.
• Conduct daily WIP Audits to evaluate product movement and ensure product flow through the value stream.
• Report on schedule compliance and on the status of all work orders daily, highlighting potential problems.
• Ensure data integrity and report findings for resolution.
• Evaluate steel requirements and make changes based on available steel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

NC Programming

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Junior Planner – Blue Ash, OH

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production plans established by Master Scheduler or Planner.
• Monitor work-center capacities on a daily basis and one week out to determine the results of late, expedited or rescheduled work orders and communicate these activities to the areas impacted.
• Serve as liaison between Planner and Team Leads to ensure schedule adherence for on‑time order completion.
• Issue daily orders to the Fabrication area.
• Work with Area Team Leaders to ensure area can complete daily orders; balance or make line adjustments as required.
• Compile and transfer all required information and programs to the Fab area using line‑specific tools and applications.
• Monitor schedules using scheduling tools (e.g., Door Dashboard, Production Information Board) to assure work‑centers are on time and the system is updated.
• Notify area managers or supervisors in manufacturing of late work‑centers.
• Conduct daily WIP Audits to evaluate product movement and ensure product flow through the value stream.
• Report on schedule compliance and on the status of all work orders daily, highlighting potential problems.
• Ensure computer data integrity and report findings or concerns for immediate resolution.
• Evaluate steel requirements and make changes based on available steel.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of NC Programming.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Adaptability to changing business needs while maintaining a positive, solution‑focused mindset.
• Collaboration across departments to broaden organizational knowledge and support continuous improvement.
• Embraces feedback and coaching to enhance performance and prepare for future leadership or expanded roles.

Benefits

Why Work for Us? Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You’ll Get from Us

• 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.

Location: Blue Ash, OH. No relocation offered.

EEO Statement

We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.