Production Lead

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

dormakaba USA, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Production Lead (first shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM) to provide daily operational and technical leadership in manufacturing. The role coordinates workflow, supports team members, and ensures adherence to standardized work in a safety- and quality-focused environment.

The position offers a base salary range of $28/hr to $35/hr with mandatory overtime and a benefits package; a $2,000 sign-on bonus is available and discussed in the interview.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred, with strong tech proficiency.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and continuous improvement projects.
• Proven ability to train and mentor operators and support cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and balance labor resources.
• Lead SQCDP team cadence meetings and communicate priorities.
• Maintain SQCDP visual management boards with metrics and action plans.
• Act as SME for assigned processes, troubleshooting and optimizing equipment.
• Perform machine operations, setups, changeovers, and process verifications.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SQCDP

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

PIV Certification

Job description

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a first shift (6:00AM-2:30PM) Production Lead based in Indianapolis, IN. The Production Lead provides day-to-day operational and technical leadership within an assigned manufacturing area by coordinating workflow, supporting team members, ensuring adherence to standardized work, and promoting a safe, quality-focused production environment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $28/hr. - $35/hr. and mandatory overtime as needed (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This position includes a competitive benefits package. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus (details provided during interview)

What you will do

• Coordinate daily production activities by balancing labor resources, assigning work, removing production barriers, and supporting the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives
• Co-lead daily SQCDP team cadence meetings by communicating production priorities, reviewing performance metrics, facilitating problem-solving, escalating issues, and driving accountability for assigned action items
• Maintain and update SQCDP visual management boards by ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics, action plans, and continuous improvement activities are accurate, current, and effectively communicated to the team
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing processes by providing advanced troubleshooting, supporting complex machine setups, optimizing equipment performance, and resolving production issues to minimize downtime
• Perform and support advanced machine operations, setups, changeovers, adjustments, and process verification as needed to maintain production continuity, support staffing needs, and ensure adherence to standardized work

What we require

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated expertise operating, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience delivering technical training, mentoring employees, validating operator competency, and supporting cross-training initiatives
• Equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, apprenticeships, and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification and other job-specific equipment certifications required, or the ability to obtain certification within established timeframes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift in a manufacturing environment
• Frequent use of hands, arms, and fingers to operate manufacturing equipment, tools, controls, computers, and inspection devices
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and repetitive movements associated with manufacturing operations, equipment setup, and troubleshooting
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, and components weighing up to 35 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to perform machine setups, equipment adjustments, tooling changes, and basic maintenance activities while maintaining safe work practices
• Ability to visually inspect products, tooling, machine conditions, and production processes to verify quality, process compliance, and equipment performance
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, vibration, heat, dust, oils, coolants, chemicals, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to operate or become certified to operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV), overhead cranes, hoists, or other material handling equipment, as required by the assigned department
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What we prefer

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in advanced manufacturing, fabrication, machining, finishing, or related production operations, with demonstrated technical proficiency in the assigned manufacturing area
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, standardized work, SQCDP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Previous experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert (SME), or informal leader in a manufacturing environment
• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Precision Machining, Mechatronics, Tool & Die, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.