Operational Excellence Lean Specialist
Allegion · Colorado Springs, CO
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $70k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Allegion (industrial) in Colorado Springs, CO. 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.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, Time studies
- Base pay
- $70k–$95k
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Your game plan for this job
Most people just hit Apply. Do these first and you show up with someone on the inside.
- 1
Find 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at this site
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply most.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
Ask about the work, not for a referral. We write it for you.
- 3
Have a 15-minute chat
Good questions for this role:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply, ideally with a referral
Ask if they'd refer you or introduce you to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link and tell them the day you apply.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
What You Will Do
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 manner.
- ◆Other duties as identified by the Value Stream Coach to further the site’s Lean Manufacturing initiative
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to Succeed
- •Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related)
- •Minimum 2 years experience with manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and/or logistic facilities or development teams is required.
- •Proven experience with world class lean manufacturing/transactional/functional projects and teams.
- •Experience or understanding of PLM, Document Control, and ERP systems.
- •Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
- •Strong interpersonal and high-performance team building skills, with ability to develop collaborative relationships across organizational lines.
- •Ability to effectively facilitate a group’s activities and discussions using a defined process.
- •Must be viewed credibly as either an informal leader or a positive influencer of change
- •Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
- •Able to influence, persuade, convince and facilitate lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance.
- •Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, and PP). Excellent Team Facilitation Skills.
Why Work for Us?
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- •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 gro