Production Team Leader

allegion; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Employee discounts

Community involvement

CliftonStrengths coaching

Job summary

Allegion in Blue Ash, OH is seeking a Production Team Leader to supervise a manufacturing team on the production floor, set daily objectives, monitor metrics, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You will train staff, troubleshoot equipment with maintenance, report on performance, and coordinate with supervisors to keep workflow steady. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of leadership in manufacturing required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in operations management or engineering.
• 2+ years of demonstrated people leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and set clear objectives for team members at the beginning of each shift to direct production flow.
• Monitor production metrics such as output, downtime, and waste, and create reports on team performance.
• Provide training and coaching to new and existing employees on machine operation, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Conduct initial troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and elevate complex technical problems to the maintenance department.
• Lead daily team meetings to communicate production targets, safety alerts, and any changes in procedure.
• Enforce all health and safety regulations on the production floor to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform regular quality checks on products to ensure they meet company standards and address any deviations.
• Manage administrative tasks for the team, including scheduling, monitoring attendance, and approving timecards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bachelor's degree

People leadership

Manufacturing operations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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.

Production Team Leader – Blue Ash, OH

The Production Team Leader is responsible for the utilization and supervision of employees within assigned work areas. This role involves direct supervision and coordination of the team’s daily tasks on the production floor. The Team Leader assigns tasks, monitors progress, and provide feedback, serving as a link between Supervisors and team member reporting on progress and addressing any issues that may arise during a shift. By effectively communicating goals and providing clear instructions, the Team Leader ensures that workflow remains consistent and that all products meet established quality standards.

Through their oversight and direction, the Production Team Leader directly contributes to the operational success of the facility, impacting productivity, quality control, and team morale.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Assign daily tasks and set clear objectives for team members at the beginning of each shift to direct production flow
• Monitor production metrics such as output, downtime, and waste, and create reports on team performance.
• Provide training and coaching to new and existing employees on machine operation, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Conduct initial troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and elevate complex technical problems to the maintenance department.
• Lead daily team meetings to communicate production targets, safety alerts, and any changes in procedure.
• Enforce all health and safety regulations on the production floor to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform regular quality checks on products to ensure they meet company standards and address any deviations.
• Manage administrative tasks for the team, including scheduling, monitoring attendance, and approving timecards.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Operations Management or Engineering preferred
• 2+ years of demonstrated people leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage operations within the manufacturing industry
• Proficient with MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

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!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

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

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

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.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer