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 - Princeton, IL

Supporting the site Value Stream, this position is responsible for supporting the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives by ensuring strategies are implemented and principles/practices​/tools​ are incorporated in the culture and processes under transformation. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements to safety, quality, customer value, delivery, cost and inventory.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Value Stream in implementing continuous improvement objectives and daily management across all areas of the enterprise.
• Work with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles and waste factors
• Utilize value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and production flow methods
• Act as a change agent to bring about improvements in the manufacturing process through the active support, participation and leadership of Rapid Improvement Events, Problem Solving and project management.
• Provide necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology (under the guidance of the Operational Excellence Manager)
• Update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards
• Assist all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained
• Conduct cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, workplace analysis and improvements
• Create and implement standard work, work instructions and teaching/coaching line leaders to do the same
• Assist operations in problem solving issues affecting safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Support the launch of capital equipment projects, new product launches and redesigns.
• Drive a Lean culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, and follow the principles and practices of Enterprise Excellence
• Collect / track data of changes and improvements made to provide Plant Leadership​ the assurance that changes are effective and lasting.
• Through data analysis, review efficiency and effectiveness of equipment and processes and identify areas for improvement

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Associates or Bachelors degree or related discipline preferred (Equivalent education / training / or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree)
• Experience working in a world-class Lean environment highly preferred
• Knowledge of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement-based tools and techniques highly preferred
• Computer proficiency using Excel, Word, Power Point, Power BI highly preferred
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time.

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  
• Unlimited PTO
• 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!

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.

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