Operational Excellence Lean Specialist-Stanley Access Technologies

Allegion Canada Inc.; Mount Comfort (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in security solutions is seeking an Operational Excellence Lean Specialist to support their Lean transformation efforts. This role is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and driving cultural change within the organization. You will engage with all levels of plant operations and corporate leadership, implementing strategies that improve safety, quality, and delivery. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and want to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a company that values personal growth and work-life balance while contributing to a safer world.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan with 6% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience with Lean concepts or Toyota Production System.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean transformation and daily management initiatives.
• Drive culture change through coaching and Lean practices.

Skills

Lean concepts

Toyota Production System

Project management

Continuous improvement tools

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, leadership, engineering, or supply chain

Tools

PowerBI

WMS

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Operational Excellence Lean Specialist-Stanley Access Technologies

Apply locations: Mount Comfort, IN; Indianapolis, IN

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

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.

Lean Specialist (Operational Excellence), Stanley Access Technologies - Greenfield, 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.

Lean Specialist (Operational Excellence)

You will be responsible for supporting the Stanley Access Technologies 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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 educating others on continuous improvement including takt time attainment and Lean methodologies.
• Implement and maintain visual performance tools.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You are 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 value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• 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.
• 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.

Apply Today!

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 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.

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