Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean & Safety Focus

Allegion Canada Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allegion is seeking an Operations Supervisor (1st Shift) at our Indianapolis, IN plant. You will supervise a group of 40–60 hourly workers, plan daily production, and ensure on-time delivery and safety.

You will drive lean improvements, write standard work, and lead Kaizen events while ensuring ISO/quality standards. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of supervisory manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure, knowledge, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to lead and develop people.
• Proven ability to drive engagement within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 40 to 60 hourly associates to safely produce product 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.
• Write, implement, and improve standard work.
• Plan daily production activities in keeping with the company’s goals and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Analytical thinking

Deadline orientation

Written reports

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Allegion is seeking an Operations Supervisor (1st Shift) at our Indianapolis, IN plant. You will supervise a group of 40–60 hourly workers, plan daily production, and ensure on-time delivery and safety.

You will drive lean improvements, write standard work, and lead Kaizen events while ensuring ISO/quality standards. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of supervisory manufacturing experience are required.