Operations Manager - Hollow Metal - Pico Rivera, CA

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a supervisory team across two shifts and an hourly unionized workforce to meet production, quality and safety targets.
• Oversee all manufacturing operations-assembly, metal fabrication, machining, coating/finishing, hardware installation and packaging-to ensure efficient, safe, and on-time production of specialty door products.
• Develop, communicate and execute operational plans in alignment with business objectives and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Champion continuous improvement efforts and drive plant productivity by leading Kaizen events, A3 problem-solving, and other lean manufacturing initiatives facility-wide.
• Ensure full compliance with Cal/OSHA, company safety standards and local regulations; proactively address hazards and promote a zero-injury culture.
• Partner with Quality to monitor product standards, investigate deviations and implement corrective actions rapidly to protect customer satisfaction.
• Optimize delivery performance by managing labor, equipment and workflow to meet customer demand and minimize bottlenecks.
• Control costs-overtime, scrap and operational expenditures-by analyzing data and implementing efficiency measures.
• Work closely with Engineering and New Product Development to support product launches, qualify processes, and ensure seamless production ramp-ups.
• Foster employee engagement and skill development by identifying training needs, coaching supervisors, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks and audits to reinforce standards, engage frontline teams and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Use engagement metrics and operational KPIs to track progress on cultural and performance initiatives.
• Partner with EH&S, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, HR, Finance and Labor Relations to drive plant-wide initiatives and achieve business goals.
• Manage staffing plans and organizational structure within operations and maintenance to ensure readiness for volume changes and new product introductions.
• Maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor, spending the majority of your time engaged directly with operations and frontline teams.
• Union- and Labor-Related Responsibilities:
• Operate within the terms of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and ensure contract compliance in scheduling, overtime, seniority, promotions, discipline and other work rules.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives and stewards; conduct regular, respectful communication and joint problem-solving.
• Work with HR and Labor Relations to manage grievances, discipline and investigations in accordance with contract provisions and company policy.
• Participate in labor-management meetings, support contract implementation activities, and provide input for bargaining preparation as needed.
• Apply creative staffing and scheduling solutions consistent with the CBA to meet production goals while minimizing labor cost impacts.
• What You Will Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related discipline preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in doors, metal fabrication, coating/finishing, or related industries.
• Proven track record managing multi-shift supervisory teams and 100+ hourly associates in a unionized manufacturing environment.

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Additional Information

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 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. Job Title: Operations Manager - Pico Rivera, California (Krieger Specialty Doors) Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager will lead all manufacturing activities at our Krieger Specialty Doors facility in Pico Rivera, CA. This role directs a supervisory team across multiple shifts and an hourly unionized workforce responsible for producing specialty door assemblies, hardware installation, finishing, and packaging. You will implement strategic initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and promote a culture focused on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous people development. A hands-on leader, you will drive operational excellence through lean initiatives, rigorous safety standards (including Cal/OSHA compliance), and cross-functional collaboration while working within the framework of the collective bargaining agreement.

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