Frontline Leader - Material Handling at Schlage Lock Company LLC — Greenfield, IN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Material Movement:
• Lead teams in executing receiving, staging, and delivery of materials within the facility to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Ensure Material Specialists are following instruction and established procedures.
• 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 using ERP/MRP systems, identifying trends and reporting to supervisor or manager improvement opportunities.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the materials team.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards across the team.
• Report inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Quality Assurance:
• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues.
• Lead team in accurate inventory and material movement documentation.
• Solve issues through leading in root cause analysis for material discrepancies.
• Safety Compliance:
• Adhere to safety protocols and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper lifting technique.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work areas where material is stored and moved out on the production floor.
• Perform safety walks of production area and equipment checks (e.g., ensuring forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment are operational, and preventative maintenance are complete per the standard).
• Maintain awareness and report to leaders’ potential safety hazards.
• 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 to report issues and provide updates.
• Train new team members on material processes, techniques, tools, and safety protocols.
• Ability to influence and motivate team members effectively without formal authority.
• Provide informal guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members, including demonstrating proper processes and techniques.
• Provide input on process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and resource allocation to management.
• Workspace Maintenance:
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Store tools and equipment properly.
• Flexibility and Adaptability:
• Work overtime as needed to meet production goals.
• Crosstrain in other areas and adjust to new processes or technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
• 2+ years of material handling and inventory experience.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with material handling and inventory control.
• Basic computer literacy, including data entry, basic knowledge of ERP systems, and ability to use barcode scanners.
• Essential Skills:
• Communication: Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Material Movement: Ability to use proper lifting techniques and material movement equipment effectively.
• Quality Control: Ability to review material to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying issues and communicating to leader.
• Safety Awareness: Following safety protocols and maintaining hazard awareness.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with all employees.
• Adaptability: Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle material and parts.
• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

COMMITMENT TO COMPANY STANDARDS:

Team Leaders are expected to 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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