Director, Enterprise ExcellenceAllegion • Carmel, IN
Director, Enterprise Excellence
Allegion • Carmel, IN
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionSupport and drive strategy deployment activities across the organization, ensuring alignment between corporate, SBU, and site-level initiatives. Collaborate with site OPEX leaders and teams to develop actionable strategies and plans that focus on growth, customer value, and improved business health. Facilitate the development of a robust pipeline of lean initiatives that align with future-state targets and drive performance improvements. Provide coaching for leadership teams and operational excellence (OpEx) support teams to build their capabilities in lean, continuous improvement, and change management. Mentor site OPEX leaders and their teams to achieve sustainable transformational change through Allegion’s OPEX model. Develop and implement leadership training programs to enhance the organization’s ability to execute on operational excellence initiatives, including the Front Line Leader program. Track and measure progress against long-range plan (LRP) actions and goals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Conduct regular audits of site progress against Allegion’s corporate maturity model, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership teams to ensure continuous progress toward operational excellence goals. Support projects involving multiple site deployments, ensuring consistency in execution and alignment with the OPEX roadmap and the Allegion Intelligent Manufacturing initiative. Lead or support corporate-level and non-manufacturing projects to drive operational improvements across all business functions. Support the onboarding of new acquisition sites, ensuring alignment with Allegion’s operational excellence standards and processes. Participate in Strategic Business Unit (SBU) reviews to provide insights, guidance, and alignment on operational excellence initiatives. Actively support the Operations Council, contributing to the development and execution of enterprise-wide operational strategies. Establish and standardize practices such as GEMBA walks, daily management processes (MDI), and mission control to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with standard processes and tools, fostering a culture of process discipline and adherence to standard work. Champion a culture of customer value creation, rigorous continuous improvement, and problem-solving. Actively support SBU and site implementation of the Allegion Intelligent Manufacturing initiative. Support and meet departmental, plant, and corporate HS&E goals, ensuring alignment with Allegion’s safety and environmental standards. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree strongly preferred. Minimum of 15 years of world-class lean manufacturing, transactional or functional experience, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence Extensive experience with GEMBA-based continuous improvement tools and techniques, including problem-solving, A3 management, value stream mapping, and strategy deployment. Demonstrated experience in applying lean principles and implementing new technologies and automation efforts. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence leaders at all levels of the organization. Excellent leadership & facilitation skills Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization Ability to align operational excellence initiatives with long-term business goals and strategic objectives Ability to lead cultural transformation and foster a mindset of continuous improvement and customer value creation. Must be self-motivated and highly organized Proven ability to effectively work with global partners and cultures within the organization Demonstrated ability to understand value in the eyes of the customer and to build a value delivery system Ability to evaluate and assign priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment Ability to quickly develop relationships that build immediate trust Ability to influence, persuade, convince, mentor and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance Ability to travel up to 50%, including occasional global travel. 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! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. 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 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
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Director, Operational Excellence, Americas - Carmel, IN (Hybrid)
As the Director of Operational Excellence Americas, you will serve as the lead change agent for driving transformation and embedding operational excellence across the organization. You will develop and implement the Operational Excellence (OPEX) model and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and corporate strategies. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, coaching leadership teams, and tracking progress against long-range goals, you will help deliver sustainable value to customers and significantly enhance the business health of Allegion’s value streams.
At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision : redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.
What You Will Do :
Development and Alignment of the OPEX Model and Roadmap
- Lead the development of Allegion’s Operational Excellence (OPEX) model and roadmap, ensuring alignment with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and corporate objectives.
- Work closely with SBU leaders and Site OPEX Leaders to integrate the OPEX model into their strategic plans, ensuring consistent execution across the organization.
- Establish a clear vision for operational excellence, with measurable goals that align with the company’s long-range plan (LRP).
Strategy Deployment and Execution
Coaching and Leadership Development
Performance Tracking and Auditing
Multi-Site and Corporate-Level Project Support
Strategic Business Unit and Operations Council Engagement
Cultural Transformation and Standardization
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Goals
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