Operational Excellence Lean Specialist

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 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.  Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

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