Production Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

dormakaba USA, Inc. seeks a Production Lead for the first shift (6:00AM-2:30PM) in Indianapolis, IN. You will provide day-to-day operational and technical leadership within an assigned manufacturing area, coordinating workflow, supporting team members, and promoting a safe, quality-focused production environment.

HOURLY HIRING RANGE: Base Pay $28/hr. - $35/hr. and mandatory overtime as needed; a $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex manufacturing equipment.
• Experience delivering technical training and mentoring employees.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, apprenticeships, and relevant manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• PIV certification and other job-specific certifications required, or the ability to obtain certification within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities by balancing labor resources and supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Co-lead daily SQCDP team cadence meetings by communicating priorities, reviewing metrics, and driving accountability for action items.
• Maintain SQCDP visual management boards with accurate metrics, action plans, and continuous improvement activities.
• Serve as the SME for assigned manufacturing processes by troubleshooting, optimizing equipment performance, and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform and support advanced machine operations, setups, changeovers, adjustments, and process verification to maintain production continuity.

Skills

Technical training

Mentoring

Cross-training

Equipment troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Tools

PIV certification

Job description

$28/hr. - $35/hr. and mandatory overtime as needed

parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Indiana, Indianapolis

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.

HOURLY HIRING RANGE: Base Pay $28/hr. - $35/hr. and mandatory overtime as needed (Rate of pay 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 Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People ( 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

• Use hands and fingers for seizing, holding, grasping, turning, etc. and for fine manipulation such as touching, picking, and pinching
• Use close/distance/color/peripheral vision, including using depth perception and adjusting focus
• Remain active throughout shift by standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting/moving items up to 40 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 50 pounds occasionally

What we prefer

• 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.