Allegion
Director, Enterprise Excellence (Operational Excellence) – Carmel, IN (Hybrid)
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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security.
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure in every place 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. In 2024 we received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our engaged workplace cultures.
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
Support 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.
Coaching and Leadership Development
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.
Performance Tracking and Auditing
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.
Multi‑Site and Corporate‑Level Project Support
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.
Strategic Business Unit and Operations Council Engagement
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.
Cultural Transformation and Standardization
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.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Goals
Support and meet departmental, plant, and corporate HS&E goals, ensuring alignment with Allegion’s safety and environmental standards.
What You Need To Succeed
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.
Why Work for Us?
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.
You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.
You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance.
You want to work for an award‑winning company that invests in its people and has received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row.
What You’ll Get From Us
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
401(k) plan with 6% company match and no vesting period.
Tuition reimbursement.
Unlimited PTO.
Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
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? We encourage you to apply anyway. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, you may still be the right candidate for this role.
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, customers, suppliers and communities worldwide. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. For assistance, contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
© Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland | REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY | Registered number 527370 | Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer | Privacy Policy
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Director, Enterprise Excellence
role at
Allegion .
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security.
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure in every place 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. In 2024 we received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for our engaged workplace cultures.
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
Support 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.
Coaching and Leadership Development
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.
Performance Tracking and Auditing
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.
Multi‑Site and Corporate‑Level Project Support
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.
Strategic Business Unit and Operations Council Engagement
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.
Cultural Transformation and Standardization
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.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) Goals
Support and meet departmental, plant, and corporate HS&E goals, ensuring alignment with Allegion’s safety and environmental standards.
What You Need To Succeed
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.
Why Work for Us?
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.
You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.
You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance.
You want to work for an award‑winning company that invests in its people and has received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row.
What You’ll Get From Us
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
401(k) plan with 6% company match and no vesting period.
Tuition reimbursement.
Unlimited PTO.
Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
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? We encourage you to apply anyway. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, you may still be the right candidate for this role.
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, customers, suppliers and communities worldwide. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. For assistance, contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
© Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland | REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY | Registered number 527370 | Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer | Privacy Policy
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