Junior Planner

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.

Junior Planner - Blue Ash, OH

Execute daily production plans established by Master Scheduler or Planner. Required to monitor work-center capacities on a daily basis and 1 week out to determine the results of late, expedited or rescheduled work orders and communicate these activities to the areas impacted. Must work as the liaison between Planner and Team Leads to ensure schedule adherence for on-time order completion.

What you will be doing

• Executes daily plans provided by master scheduling and planning.
• Daily issuance of orders to the Fabrication area. Work with Area Team Leaders to ensure area can complete daily orders and must balance or make line adjustments as required.
• Compiling and transferring all requires information and programs to the Fab area using Line specific tools and applications.
• Monitors schedules by utilizing the established scheduling tools (i.e., Door Dashboard, Production Information Board) assuring that work-centers are on time and the system is updated to reflect accurate information. Notifies area managers or supervisors in manufacturing of late work-centers.
• Daily WIP Audits to evaluate Product movement to ensure product Flow through the Value Stream.
• Reports on schedule compliance and on the status of all work orders daily, highlighting any potential problems that may arise based on current visibility, knowledge of equipment downtime, or other manufacturing factors.
• Assures computer data integrity. Report any findings/concerns to the appropriate personnel for immediate resolution.
• Evaluate Steel requirements and make Changes based on available steel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of NC Programming
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn new skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Adapts quickly to changing business needs while maintaining a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Collaborates across departments to broaden organizational knowledge and support continuous improvement.
• Embrace feedback and coaching to enhance performance and prepare for future leadership or expanded roles.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You'll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy".
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Position located in Blue Ash, OH. No relocation offered.

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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