Production Team Leader

Allegion•Fontana, CA

4d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Production Team Leader – Fontana, CA 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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