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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
1st shift Operations Supervisor - Princeton, IL
The working days and hours required for this role are Tuesday - Friday, 4:30am - 3pm CST. Overtime may be required on Monday's and Saturday's, based on business need.
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:
Lead a team of approximately 20+ hourly associates to safely produce product and fill customer orders on time and to specification, while achieving productivity targets.
Responsible for engaging their team and providing daily planning, guidance, and supervision to direct reports.
Engage the workforce in continuous improvement of key business metrics. Utilize lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste. Lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen) when applicable. Write, implement, and improve standard work.
Plan daily production activities in keeping with the company's goals and objectives and align projects to meet requirements.
Ensure timely planning and production of material to the end customer or upstream production needs.
Oversee and review the accuracy of production in accordance with all ISO and quality standards.
Ensure all operations functions are performed safely and in accordance with established EHS procedures.
Maintain and issue operations performance KPI's.
Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
Plan for the development of the staff by organizing training sessions.
Provide leadership select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the business.
Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team.
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Strong leadership skills, with excellent supervisory skills
Minimum of 5 years' experience within operations or warehouse management environments
Experience in moving inbound and outbound freight and leveraging freight consolidation techniques
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and other shipping software
Ability to follow Leader Standard Work, Work Instructions, SOPs, Operational Methods Sheets (OMS) and other procedures as required
Acquire and demonstrate an understanding of basic Lean and Operational excellence concepts
Must be adaptable to change, safety conscious, and have effective communication skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, manufacturing procedures, operations manuals, governmental regulations, and an extensive variety of information furnished in various forms (i.e., verbal, written and/or diagram form)
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, peers, customers, and production employees
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of customers, vendors, visitors and employees
Ability to effectively lead teams and individuals
Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes
Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively and effectively in a team environment demonstrating excellent project management and facilitation skills
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 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 assessment & coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
The expected Base Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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 (Careers@Allegion.com) .
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