Lean Transformation Specialist – Operational Excellence

Allegion Canada Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with 6% match

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Employee Discounts

Community involvement

Job summary

Allegion is seeking an Operational Excellence Lean Specialist in Blue Ash, Ohio to lead lean transformation across the value stream. You will gather KPI data, map processes, and drive rapid improvement events, coaching teams to sustain standard work and visual management.

You will partner with site leaders to push lean culture, optimize flow, and implement tactical changes that improve safety, quality, delivery and margins. A BS in a related field and 4+ years of lean experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline, preferably engineering or supply chain.
• Minimum of 4 years of documented world class lean manufacturing/transactional/functional experience.
• Experience with distribution, warehousing and/or logistics facilities a plus.
• 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, influencing up, down and 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.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent Team Facilitation Skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Excellence Manager and Value Stream in implementing lean transformation and daily management.
• Gathers data for key performance indicators for functions being reviewed and proposes future state goals.
• Execute tactical strategies to achieve the desired vision.
• Lead rapid improvement events and projects; own pre and post standard work.
• Conduct Gemba walks and coach employees on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Provide training on Lean Transformation tools and methodology.
• Maintain visual performance tools (Mission Control and MDI boards).
• Track changes/improvements and ensure sustainability across the value stream.
• Assist in training needs and communication of Lean Transformation initiatives to staff.
• Collaborate with site leaders to drive lean culture change and improvements.

Skills

Lean leadership

Problem solving

Facilitation

Change agent

Gemba walks

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

Allegion is seeking an Operational Excellence Lean Specialist in Blue Ash, Ohio to lead lean transformation across the value stream. You will gather KPI data, map processes, and drive rapid improvement events, coaching teams to sustain standard work and visual management.

You will partner with site leaders to push lean culture, optimize flow, and implement tactical changes that improve safety, quality, delivery and margins. A BS in a related field and 4+ years of lean experience are expected.