Process Improvement & Standards Manager

The Process Improvement & Standards Manager will lead a cross-functional team to enhance business performance through metrics, problem solving, and process improvements, with a focus on operational excellence and Lean methodologies.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $81,400–$135,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement a performance scorecard framework that cascades goals from leadership to front-line teams.
• Translate strategic objectives into KPIs, targets, and behaviors; ensure ownership and cadences.
• Build dashboards and visual management tools for performance transparency.
• Establish data governance and metric definitions.
• Create and manage a pipeline of analytics and improvement projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Define processes for analytics intake, prioritization, and project handoff.
• Oversee analytics delivery and translate findings into actionable plans.
• Track ROI and benefits of projects.
• Lead the rollout of Leader Standard Work and daily management practices.
• Facilitate and sponsor Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Kaizen events, and problem-solving training.
• Develop and deliver curricula for problem-solving and Lean methodologies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data analysts and improvement practitioners.
• Coach leaders and team members in root-cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talent.
• Partner with leadership to align priorities and manage change.
• Support operational analyses and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operational excellence/continuous improvement and data analytics.
• 3+ years managing or leading teams.
• Experience creating and operating cascading scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Strong analytical skills with tools like SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau; Python/R preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent; experience facilitating Kaizen/RIEs.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• 401K plan with 6% company match.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Wellness Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Strengths-based development and coaching.

Additional Information

• This position is remote with occasional travel up to 10%.
• The salary range is $81,400 to $135,000, based on experience.
• Bonus eligible.
• Allegion is committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Application requires submitting a resume and a brief cover letter.
• Allegion is an equal opportunity employer.