Operational Excellence Lean Specialist

Allegion•Mount Comfort, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Operational Excellence Lean Specialist - Stanley Access Technologies, Mt. Comfort, IN Stanley Access Technologies, a division of Allegion, is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others. Operational Excellence Lean Specialist The Operational Excellence Lean Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Mt. Comfort Stanley Access Technology Manufacturing Plant through the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. The Lean Specialist is an integral part of the plant’s daily operations, growth, and transformation. Your role will ensure the principles, practices, and tools are incorporated into the Allegion culture. As the Operational Excellence Lean Specialist, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with all levels of plant operations and corporate leadership. Your role is key to the implementation and support actions that will bring about improvements to multiple areas including safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree desired in preferably a management, leadership, engineering, or supply chain course of study; relative experience could be considered.
Minimum of 4 years experience working in a position associated with lean concepts or Toyota Production System.
Experience in Front Line Leadership in operations and/or materials.
Strong written & oral communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with various audiences.
Ability to positively influence and motivate teams to facilitate change.
Ability to lead teams on project work via continuous improvement tools such as A3 or Kaizen.
Mathematical Skills: Use of simple statistical and graphical tools.
Ability to interpret manufacturing schematics and blueprints.
Reasoning Ability: Define problem areas, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from multiple sources.
Interpret a variety of technical procedures or processes with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Experience with distribution, warehousing and/or logistics facilities a plus.
You would ideally have some level of understanding of PowerBI, WMS, MES, and ERP systems.
In addition, you ideally have a strong knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement-based tools and techniques, have worked in a Lean environment, or have a certification from a recognized provider of Lean Transformation training involving (but not limited to) 5S, A3 Problem Solving, MDI, Pull Systems, PFEP, Value Stream Mapping, OEE, Standardized Work, and Kaizen Facilitation.

Responsibilities

Implement tactical strategies to achieve the desired vision and execute long and short-term objectives to support the value stream’s goals.
Drive Operational Excellence culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive Lean behaviors and follow the principles and practices of Allegion’s Operational Excellence Model.
Support the Lean initiatives as the Lean Specialist in collaboration with the value stream team through operational design, process improvements, and systems support utilizing value stream mapping techniques.
Provide effective project updates to Value Stream Leadership on key metrics and sustainability.
Participate in and actively direct Gemba Walks and educate others on continuous improvement including takt time attainment and Lean methodologies.
Implement and maintain visual performance tools.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
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 assessment & coaching