Process Improvement & Standards Manager at Schlage Lock Company LLC — Remote

Process Improvement & Standards Manager-US Remote

Job Summary:

The Process Improvement & Standards Manager will lead a cross-functional team of data analysts and Lean/change specialists to accelerate business performance through aligned metrics, disciplined problem solving, and sustainable process improvement. This role is responsible for building a robust, cascading scorecard that flows from Business Operations Leadership to individual contributors; creating and sustaining a prioritized pipeline of analytics and improvement projects; rolling out Leader Standard Work across Business Operations; facilitating Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Kaizen events and problem-solving training; and coaching the team and business leaders through improvement projects to ensure results are delivered and sustained.

What You Will Do:

Strategy, scorecards & alignment

• Define, design and implement a single, robust performance scorecard framework that cascades Business Operations Leadership goals through senior leaders to front-line teams and individual contributors.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable KPIs, targets and behaviors; ensure owners and cadences are defined for all metrics.
• Build dashboards and visual management (digital and/or physical) to make performance transparent at all levels.
• Establish data governance and metric definitions to ensure one version of truth.

Analytics, project pipeline & delivery

• Create and manage a prioritized pipeline of analytics and improvement projects aligned to strategic priorities (cost, quality, delivery, safety, customer experience).
• Define intake, prioritization, business case, resourcing and handoff processes for analytics and improvement work.
• Oversee delivery of analytics (insights, root-cause analysis, predictive models) and translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Track project ROI and benefits realization; maintain project health and escalation protocols.

Leader Standard Work, MDI & daily management

• Lead the rollout and adoption of Leader Standard Work (LSW) across Business Operations including development of role-specific LSW, coaching models and audit/cadence mechanisms (Implementation of MDI throughout Business Operations).
• Drive daily management practices (Gemba cadence, visual boards, huddles) to sustain improvements and accelerate decision making.
• Design and monitor LSW/MDI compliance and improvement audits; use findings to close gaps and coach leaders.

Continuous improvement, events & training

• Plan, facilitate and/or sponsor RIEs, Kaizen events and structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC, 8D or equivalent).
• Develop and deliver problem-solving and Lean curricula for multiple audiences (managers, supervisors, frontline).
• Support pre/post standard work, control plans and sustainment activities following events.

Team leadership & coaching

• Lead, mentor and grow a blended team of data analysts and continuous improvement practitioners.
• Coach team members and business leaders through complex root-cause analysis, hypothesis testing and countermeasure selection.
• Recruit, develop and retain high-performing talent; set clear objectives, KPIs and development plans.

Stakeholder engagement & change management

• Partner with Business Operations Leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities, secure resources and remove barriers.
• Apply change management practices to ensure adoption of new processes, roles and metrics.
• Communicate progress, wins and lessons learned through executive summaries, reviews and visual performance tools.

Operational responsibilities

• Support functional value stream analyses, staffing models, process improvements and work optimization as needed.
• Ensure all activities meet corporate EH&S and compliance requirements.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of combined experience in operational excellence/continuous improvement and data analytics; experience leading both analytics and Lean initiatives.
• 3+ years’ experience managing or leading teams.
• Demonstrated success creating and operating cascading scorecards, dashboards and governance for KPIs.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with analytics tools and languages (SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau; Python/R preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) or equivalent and practical experience facilitating Kaizen/RIEs and structured problem solving.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS/TMS or other operational systems is a plus.

Nice-to-have

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations or related field.
• Experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with predictive analytics, process mining or advanced statistical methods.

Working conditions & legal

• Ability to travel up to 10%-Travel to sites and business units will be required.

Why work with us

• Opportunity to lead a visible, strategic function that directly impacts company performance and culture.
• Strong professional development support and career growth opportunities.

• 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.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
• 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 assessment & coaching

• The expected Base Salary Range: $81,400-$135,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes

Apply Today!

How to apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing a recent project where you combined analytics and Lean methods to deliver measurable business results.

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