Production Lead

About the role

dormakaba is seeking a First Shift (6:00AM-2:30PM) Production Lead based in Indianapolis, IN. The Production Lead provides day-to-day operational and technical leadership within an assigned manufacturing area by coordinating workflow, supporting team members, ensuring adherence to standardized work, and promoting a safe, quality-focused production environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities by balancing labor, assigning work, removing barriers, and meeting Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) objectives
• Co-lead daily SQCDP meetings by communicating priorities, reviewing metrics, resolving issues, and driving accountability
• Maintain SQCDP visual boards with accurate metrics, action plans, and continuous improvement updates
• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned processes by troubleshooting issues, optimizing equipment, and minimizing downtime
• Perform advanced machine operations, setups, changeovers, and process verification to support production and standard work compliance