Wood Veneer Manufacturing Lead - Lean & Safety

Allegion; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K with company match

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program rewards

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Chino, CA to lead a production team, coach operators, and ensure a safe, efficient plant environment. You will drive adherence to the Master Production Schedule and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience and a solid grasp of Lean and 5S. Strong problem-solving and office software skills are essential for daily reporting and ERP usage.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Leadership experience is preferred (lead operator or supervisor).
• Experience with Lean principles and 5S is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a production team while driving operational discipline and maintaining a safe, quality-focused environment.
• Conduct daily startup meetings and drive accountability for performance and attendance.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material flow to align with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer commitments.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement immediate corrective actions; escalate issues when needed.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and processing of wood veneer materials to minimize defects, damage, and scrap.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by enforcing PPE and 5S standards and leading investigations.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce waste and optimize workflows.
• Maintain daily production reporting and collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Skills

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

5S

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Allegion is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Chino, CA to lead a production team, coach operators, and ensure a safe, efficient plant environment. You will drive adherence to the Master Production Schedule and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience and a solid grasp of Lean and 5S. Strong problem-solving and office software skills are essential for daily reporting and ERP usage.