Materials Project Manager at Allegion

Greenfield, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Manufacturing, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering discipline
Certification in production and inventory management preferred
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred
PMP certification preferred
2-5 years of project management and/or manufacturing experience
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.)
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States (no sponsorship provided)
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
Proactive change agent with leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies
Strong customer service orientation and dedicated support of internal customer requirements
Solid interpersonal skills, ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Resourceful, with ability to find solutions to non-routine problems to meet customer needs

Responsibilities

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 performance 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 initiatives and projects to “Right Size” Inventory levels
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Mentor and coach the site Materials Management team in use of lean processes, methods, & tools

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Project Management

Inventory Management

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

VMI

VA/VE

Materials Planning

Supplier Transitions

Standard Work

Allegion

Global provider of security solutions

About Allegion

Allegion provides security solutions that focus on securing doors and surrounding areas. Their product range includes mechanical locks, electronic access control systems, and biometric scanning devices, catering to various clients such as homeowners, businesses, and educational institutions. Allegion's products work by offering different methods of access control, from traditional keys to advanced technology that uses fingerprints or other biometric data for entry. What sets Allegion apart from competitors is their commitment to integrating new technologies into their security solutions while also adhering to environmental, social, and governance principles. The company's goal is to enhance safety and access for communities while driving innovation in the security industry.

Dublin, IrelandHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$1,000MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, CybersecurityIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay

PTO

Career development

More benefits

Risks

Emerging startups with innovative solutions could erode Allegion's market share.

Supply chain vulnerabilities in semiconductor components may disrupt electronic product production.

Rising raw material costs, especially metals, could impact Allegion's profit margins.

Differentiation

Allegion offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic security products.

The company operates in 120 countries under 23 brands, including Schlage and Von Duprin.

Allegion integrates ESG principles, focusing on innovation and community impact.

Upsides

Acquisitions like Unicel and Krieger enhance Allegion's product offerings and market reach.

The demand for touchless security solutions has surged post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Cloud-based access control systems offer scalability and remote management capabilities.

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