Production Team Leader

About the role

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.

Job Description Summary

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 communication 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.

About the role

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.

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 escalate 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

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
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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

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. 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.

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