Frontline Leader 5

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 30 brands, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Full Time-Hourly

$19.59 - $30.61

2nd Shift

Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Shipping Lead is responsible for leading the Shipping team members in the execution of daily activities, including but not limited to processing all available shipments, supporting production in processing completed material into shipping and managing shipping issues resulting from quality or order entry issues.

Position Responsibilities:

• Process all available shipments, manually and systematically to maintain an acceptable on-time delivery standard.
• Monitor various reports to eliminate missed shipments.
• Monitor and address shipping issues by taking corrective action or working with support team to correct known issue preventing an order to be shipped.
• Train, mentor, and coach Material Specialists (Shipping team) in processes to ensure compliance of procedures.
• Monitor, update, and report on trends for shipping standards and issues utilizing spreadsheets and other work tools.
• Handles complex issues and research regarding shipping orders and freight methods.
• Recommends and leads projects to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving site specific goals.
• Ensure timely movement of material from production into storage and set for delivery.
• Ensure all functions are performed safely
• Operates material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts
• Ensure all shipping documents are accurately filed and maintained to ensure appropriate compliance.
• Assist in creating, implementing, and maintaining standard work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Competencies and Success Factors:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management).
• Must be a flexible and proactive problem solver.
• Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a strong communicator.
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills to interact with various departments throughout the organization

Experience and Skills Required:

• Experience with Oracle or other MRP software in areas of shipping and materials.
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word
• Material handling equipment
• Product knowledge a plus
• Strong communication skills

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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