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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.
Operations Manager – Colorado Springs, CO
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the entire Fabrication, Assembly and Warehouse processes. This role has responsibility for 2 direct salary reports and approximately 200 hourly team members. This role will focus on improving operational efficiency, driving capital and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring quality standards are achieved, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. This role will focus on improving operational efficiency, driving capital and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring quality standards are achieved, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
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:
- Leadership/Management - Lead and manage all activities within the Fabrication, Assembly and Warehouse areas of the business. Develop a deep understanding of the end-to-end workflow to identify areas for improvement.
- Continuous Improvement - Drive Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, MDI) to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and achieve operational excellence. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Team Leadership - Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to team members within the different areas. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and engagement among employees. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and performance metrics.
- Customer Focus - Ensure customer requirements are met by delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. Work closely with other functions, including: EHS, Quality, HR, Finance, Engineering, OpEx and Customer Experience, to effectively address customer needs and concerns.
- Safety and Compliance - Promote and enforce a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Resource Planning and Management - Manage resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, to meet production schedules and demand forecasts. Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Cost Control - Monitor and control costs, identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Develop and manage budgets for the assigned are of responsibility.
- Reporting and Communication - Prepare and present regular reports on performance, including production output, quality metrics, and improvement initiatives. Communicate effectively with senior leadership and other stakeholders to align business objectives.
- Leadership and Team Management - Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to delegate effectively.
- Operational Excellence - Expertise in optimizing production processes and implementing Lean manufacturing principles. Focus on continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Strategic Planning - Capability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with company objectives. Ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities in the market.
- Financial Acumen - Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis to manage plant profitability. Ability to analyze financial reports and make href="mailto:Careers@Allegion.com">contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
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