Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and SecurityAt Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.Materials Project/Transformation LeaderThe Materials Project/Transformation Leader plays a central role in ensuring a world-class Customer experience by serving as the primary communication link between our external Customers and internal Customer support teams. Working closely with a cross-functional team, this role is responsible for driving transformational change to establish and maintain superior Customer satisfaction. This includes providing accurate and timely information on critical orders and actively collaborating with all functional areas of the business to proactively address and resolve Customers' most challenging issues.What You Will Do:
Develop, implement, and drive improved Customer Care and Customer Support standards and communication.
Lead site Rapid Improvement Events that focus on Materials Management processes
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Document what is normal state and identify actions to correct abnormal conditions.
Utilizes six-sigma and lean manufacturing tools to identify service, cash, and/or cost savings opportunities.
Works with the Materials Manager to develop and prioritize a projects pipeline for the group.
Works with Materials Management group to improve measurements, analysis, development, and implementation of tools such as gap analysis, process performance, problem escalation, standard work, and cycle time reduction.
Assists the Materials team with new product introduction and team related project completion.
Provide materials management project leadership for activities such as VMI implementations, Supplier Transitions, VA/VE, footprint transitions, and new product introductions.
Drive material management operation excellence daily by identifying and improving inventory accuracy, material replenishment flow and organization thru the use of Plan for Every Part (PFEP), production loading and scheduling, materials ordering, supplier management and system utilization.
Must have the skill set to drive lean transformation by eliminating waste and increasing the velocity of customer orders once released to the facility.
Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple priorities at once Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage individuals across all levels within the organization.
Must be able to leverage Allegion’ Change Management methodology to ensure adherence of new processes.
The ability to influence bottom line results.
Indirect influence and management
Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
Must be a flexible, decisive and a proactive problem solver.
Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
Must possess a strong customer service orientation and provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
Must have solid interpersonal skills, ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
Must have good understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering discipline required
Certification in production and inventory management preferred.
Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
Experience with visual management systems.
Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Six sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
PMP certification preferred.
3- 5 years of project management and/or manufacturing experience preferred
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 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!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.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, IrelandREGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html)Privacy PolicyWe 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 opportunitiesby sharpening our skillsand finding new answersthrough 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 thosewho trust-in our protection.We are many. We are one.We are Allegion.