Operational Excellence Manager

Allegion • Colorado Springs, CO

23h

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. Job Title: Operations Excellence Manager FLSA Status: Exempt RESPONSIBILITIES Manages a team to provide implementation and support actions that will bring NPD, Continuous Improvement activities withing the Security Plant Develops and drives a continuous improvement roadmap, support of root cause analysis and corrective actions. Partners with business and functions to identify and capture process improvement opportunities and change management. Facilitate continuous improvement events and conduct classroom training when needed. Drive efforts to identify and coordinate the planning for improvement events as part of plant transformation plan, conduct Value Stream Mapping process. Lead 5S deployment throughout the plant in both manufacturing and administrative areas. Ensures project related follow up actions are addressed from operational excellence, & continuous improvement events. Develops continuous improvement competencies (Standard work, MDI, Material Flow, 5S, VSM), data-oriented decision-making, and training material required to support them. Drive Enterprise Excellence culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive Lean behaviors. Improve Gemba and Lean assessment maturity to meet company goals. Participate in and actively direct GEMBA walks and educating others on continuous improvement and Lean methodologies. Manage Plant and Enterprise projects as pertain to Plant Operations and Lean activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain or related field 5+ years of Project Management experience including Lean Concepts and Production Systems Experience leading and driving lean transformation by eliminating waste and increasing the velocity of customer orders once released to the facility. Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously and set priorities to meet deadlines on schedule and within forecast budget Experience leading Operations teams and Operations Management teams project work via continuous improvement tools such as A3, Kaizen, Project Management skills, Mathematical Skills: Use of simple statistical and graphical tools. Ability to interpret manufacturing schematics and blueprints Strong 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 Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage individuals across all levels and cross-functional teams within the organization. Experience leveraging Change Management methodologies to ensure adoption, adherence, and sustainment of new processes or process changes Demonstrated leadership as a proactive change agent with leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies and process controls. Flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver Ability to positively influence and motivate teams to facilitate change Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a world-class Lean environment Project Management Certification preferred Experience and knowledge of WMS, TMS and ERP systems as it pertains to Operational efficiencies and process stability. (Experience using Oracle a plus) Solid 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 Knowledge of Materials management and/or Supply chain, APICS certification 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 generously paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strength-based development, and unlocking human potential. 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 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 Clifton Strengths testing and coaching Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Range: $84,800 - $150,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! 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 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. #ALLEGION 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. © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy We are Allegion. A team of experts. United under a common desire; Protect today innovate for tomorrow. And never settle for the status quo. We believe in anticipating opportunities by sharpening our skills and finding new answers through collaboration. We believe in a safer, more secure world. We believe in providing peace of mind. We believe in being true to ourselves and to those who trust-in our protection. We are many. We are one. We are Allegion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain or related field
• 5+ years of Project Management experience including Lean Concepts and Production Systems
• Experience leading and driving lean transformation by eliminating waste and increasing the velocity of customer orders once released to the facility.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously and set priorities to meet deadlines on schedule and within forecast budget
• Experience leading Operations teams and Operations Management teams project work via continuous improvement tools such as A3, Kaizen, Project Management skills, Mathematical Skills: Use of simple statistical and graphical tools.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing schematics and blueprints
• Strong 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
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage individuals across all levels and cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Experience leveraging Change Management methodologies to ensure adoption, adherence, and sustainment of new processes or process changes
• Demonstrated leadership as a proactive change agent with leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies and process controls.
• Flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver
• Ability to positively influence and motivate teams to facilitate change

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a world-class Lean environment
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Experience and knowledge of WMS, TMS and ERP systems as it pertains to Operational efficiencies and process stability. (Experience using Oracle a plus)
• Solid 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
• Knowledge of Materials management and/or Supply chain, APICS certification

Responsibilities

• Manages a team to provide implementation and support actions that will bring NPD, Continuous Improvement activities withing the Security Plant
• Develops and drives a continuous improvement roadmap, support of root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partners with business and functions to identify and capture process improvement opportunities and change management.
• Facilitate continuous improvement events and conduct classroom training when needed.
• Drive efforts to identify and coordinate the planning for improvement events as part of plant transformation plan, conduct Value Stream Mapping process.
• Lead 5S deployment throughout the plant in both manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Ensures project related follow up actions are addressed from operational excellence, & continuous improvement events.
• Develops continuous improvement competencies (Standard work, MDI, Material Flow, 5S, VSM), data-oriented decision-making, and training material required to support them.
• Drive Enterprise Excellence culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive Lean behaviors.
• Improve Gemba and Lean assessment maturity to meet company goals.
• Participate in and actively direct GEMBA walks and educating others on continuous improvement and Lean methodologies.
• Manage Plant and Enterprise projects as pertain to Plant Operations and Lean activities.

Benefits

• 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
• 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 Clifton Strengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager