Production Team Leader - 1st Shift

allegion; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Allegion Hollow Metal in Fontana, CA is seeking a results-driven Production Team Leader to oversee daily production of hollow metal doors and frames, ensure on-time output, enforce safety procedures, and support lean initiatives.

The role requires supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing, knowledge of lean tools, strong communication and training skills, and a willingness to lead continuous improvement while maintaining quality and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, build-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Practical exposure to Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training skills; ability to present information to groups.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet production targets.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication processes and OSHA/Cal-OSHA and quality systems is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule workdays, shifts, and departments to optimize production flow and customer satisfaction.
• Enforce standard work and SOPs; drive quality and process adherence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives; apply lean tools to eliminate waste.
• Apply root-cause problem solving to corrective actions.
• Organize and deliver training to develop staff capabilities and respond to questions.
• Ensure all operations comply with EHS procedures and participate in safety and quality meetings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Training

Leadership

Planning and scheduling

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Lean tools

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 - Fontana, CA - 1st Shift

Allegion Hollow Metal is seeking a results‑driven Production Team Leader to lead production teams at our Fontana, CA manufacturing facility. This hands‑on role focuses on safe, on‑time production of highly configured, made‑to‑order hollow metal doors and frames while maintaining quality and cost targets. You will oversee daily production and scheduling, enforce standard work and EHS procedures, train and develop operators, and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives. Experience in metal fabrication (welding, forming, painting) and familiarity with OSHA/Cal‑OSHA and quality systems is a plus.

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:

• Plan and schedule workdays, shifts, and departments to achieve optimal production flow and customer satisfaction in a high‑volume, build‑to‑order environment.
• Ensure product quality and process adherence by enforcing standard operating procedures, writing and improving standard work, and holding operators accountable to company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement: engage the workforce on key business metrics, apply lean tools to eliminate waste, and lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen) as appropriate.
• Apply root‑cause problem solving to identify and implement effective corrective actions.
• Organize and deliver training to develop staff capabilities; effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, peers, managers, and customers.
• Ensure all operations are performed safely and in compliance with established EHS procedures; participate in planning, safety, and quality meetings.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Manufacturing experience with demonstrated supervisory or lead experience; experience in a high‑volume, build‑to‑order environment preferred.
• Practical exposure to Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training skills; ability to present information and respond to groups of employees, peers, managers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet production targets.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication processes (welding, forming, painting) and with OSHA/Cal‑OSHA and quality systems is a plus.
• Ability to develop others, enforce standards, and maintain a productive, engaged team.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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"
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax‑advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax‑advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perk