Frontline Leader - Material Handling

Company Overview

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security. Allegion helps keep people safe 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. Recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the third consecutive year.

• Material Movement: Lead teams in executing receiving, staging, and delivery of materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders. Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and ensure equipment is in good working order. Load and unload material from trucks and containers. Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciling of discrepancies. Enter inventory transactions accurately into ERP/MRP systems or scanning devices.
  
  Run and analyze inventory and KPI reports, identify trends, and report improvement opportunities to supervisor or manager.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues. Lead team in accurate inventory and material movement documentation. Solve issues through root cause analysis for material discrepancies.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, use Personal Protective Equipment and proper lifting technique. Perform safety walks of the production area and equipment checks. Maintain awareness of potential safety hazards and report to leaders.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with related teams (e.g., engineering, quality control, logistics) to address production challenges and optimize operations. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Train new team members on material processes, techniques, tools, and safety protocols. Influence and motivate team members without formal authority. Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced members. Offer input on process improvements, cost‑saving opportunities, and resource allocation to management.
• Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Store tools and equipment properly.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Work overtime as needed to meet production goals. Cross‑train in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of material handling and inventory experience.
• Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
• Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in using proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment.
• Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate issues to the leader.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Teamwork and collaboration with all employees.
• Adaptability to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with forklift operations.

• Manual Dexterity:
  Handle material and parts.
• Repetitive Motion:
  Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Standing Duration:
  Stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements:
  Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Environmental Exposure:
  Work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Team leaders must uphold Allegion’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion’s values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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