Allegion Plc

Operational Excellence Lean Specialist

Allegion Plc$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or logistics.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, transactional, or functional projects.
  • Familiarity with PLM, Document Control, and ERP systems.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Operational Excellence Manager in lean transformation initiatives.
  • Gather and analyze data for key performance indicators.
  • Implement tactical strategies to achieve goals.
  • Identify and eliminate process obstacles with site personnel.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects and training in lean methodologies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Opportunities for community involvement and contributions.
  • CliftonStrengths testing and coaching to leverage unique strengths.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:

Support the Operational Excellence Manager in implementing lean transformation and daily management across the value stream including:
  • Gathers data for key performance indicators for functions being reviewed, evaluates current state, and proposes future state goals and objectives.
  • Implementing tactical strategies to achieve the desired vision
  • Executing against long and short-term objectives to support the value stream's goals
  • Working with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles
  • Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives
  • Utilize value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and production flow methods

To act as a change agent to bring about improvements in the manufacturing process through the active support, participation and leadership of rapid improvement events or projects, that includes:
  • Owning pre and post standard work.
  • Lead or facilitate continuous improvement projects and events.
  • Participating in Gemba walks and coaching employees on continuous improvement, standard work. development/modification/adherence, flow, takt time attainment, and problem-solving abnormalities.
  • Providing necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology.
  • Helping update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards
  • Following up on action plans
  • Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained

Executing key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management including tasks such as:
  • Support value stream analyses events.
  • Conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, workplace analysis improvement.
  • Creating and implementing standard work, work instructions, and teaching/coaching line leaders to do the same.
  • Implementing / coaching the use of cell control boards and other visual management tools
  • Lead and assist teams in problem solving activities.
  • Resolving issues after continuous improvement events to achieve desired state.

To support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate Lean Transformation and daily management into the Value Stream culture; includes:
  • Assisting in identifying on-going training needs
  • Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees
  • Utilize change management model.
  • Ensure high levels of engagement for continuous improvement events participants.
  • Drive change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, principles and practices.

Track all changes/improvements made to provide assurance that changes are effective and lasting, includes:
  • Examining and evaluating the areas after improvements are implemented
  • Posting/updating results to the Mission Control boards
  • Reviewing new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with the Operational Excellence Manager, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases
  • Monitor and report on key metrics
  • Supports and meets Departmental, Plant and Corporate EH&S goals. Works in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Other duties as identified by the Value Stream Coach to further the site's Lean Manufacturing initiative


What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related)
  • Minimum 2 years experience with manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and/or logistic facilities or development teams is required.
  • Proven experience with world class lean manufacturing/transactional/functional projects and teams.
  • Experience or understanding of PLM, Document Control, and ERP systems.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
  • Strong interpersonal and high-performance team building skills, with ability to develop collaborative relationships across organizational lines.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate a group's activities and discussions using a defined process.
  • Must be viewed credibly as either an informal leader or a positive influencer of change
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
  • Able to influence, persuade, convince and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance.
  • Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, and PP). Excellent Team Facilitation Skills.


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


Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000

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Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

About Allegion Plc

Allegion is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. Allegion had $2.7 billion in revenue in 2020, and sells products in almost 130 countries.
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Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.3 billion
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Net Income
$314.3 million
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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