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, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Materials Project Manager
The Materials Project Manager is responsible for driving transformational change using Lean processes, methods and tools. This position leads key change management initiatives and projects to improve business process maturity levels. In this highly visible role, this individual will be collaborating across functions and be part of the materials management team as a key interface into Program and Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Operations.
What You Will Do:
Provide materials management project leadership for activities such as VMI implementations, Supplier Transitions, VA/VE, footprint transitions, and new product introductions
Lead continuous improvement activities and kaizen events
Lead and drive perfomance excellence improvement by developing or re-engineering key materials management processes (planning, scheduling, inventory control, and material flow)
Develop, implement and drive adherence to standard work
Utilize lean manufacturing tools to identify safety, quality, delivery, and cost savings opportunities
Lead key iniatives and projects to “Right Size” Inventory levels
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to mentor and coach the site Materials Management team use of lean processes, methods, & tools.
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 a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies
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 be resourceful, and find solutions to non-routine problems to meet customer needs
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering discipline
Certification in production and inventory management preferred
Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments
Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
Experience with visual management systems
Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Six sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred
PMP certification preferred
2- 5 years of project management and/or manufacturing experience
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 .
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Protect today innovate for tomorrow.
And never settle for the status quo.
We believe in anticipating opportunities
by sharpening our skills
and finding new answers
through collaboration.
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who trust-in our protection.
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