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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, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Position:  Quality Manager     

Position Summary:

A company’s people and culture are the one true advantage that can’t easily be replicated by its competitors.  As a Quality Manager with LCN, your role is to harness the power of employees and culture to create a quality organization that enables the transformation of our business.  The Quality Manager is responsible for daily management of product quality and reliability.  Act as a liaison with customers, suppliers and all internal support functions with respect to the management of quality and reliability with the objective of continuous improvement of products and processes. The Quality Manager is responsible for driving improvements to existing products as well as new product development within the key systems commercial product lines. The Quality Manager will collaborate with Product Management to develop product road maps, establish project priorities, and guide direct reports in the timely completion of these projects.  The Quality Manager has the overall technical responsibilities for the quality of the products as it relates to these lines.

The Quality Manager is a critical plant staff level leadership position and will be expected to play a strong role in assisting the Plant Manager in developing and implementing operational strategies and methods to improve plant performance.

Position Responsibilities: The Quality Manager has the overall technical responsibilities for the quality of the products as it relates to these lines.

Serve as ISO 9000 management representative.Develop/improve LCN Quality systemProvide SPC (Statistical Process Control) support and training.Manage internal quality audits.Obtain and communicate quality-related metrics.Manage the non-conforming material process.Manage the gage calibration/receiving inspection processes.Address safety and environmental issues within area of responsibility to ensure a safe work environment.Develop and implement short-term and long-term corrective action plans to improve product and process quality, cycle time and equipment downtime.Oversee Quality System and productivity in area of responsibility.Manage projects to a documented, verifiable completion.Support LCN and Allegion Quality requirements and assist with developmentManage the supplier quality engineering process.Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management.Demonstrate Allegion Leadership Competencies and Values

Key Competencies and Success Factors:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Must have the skill set to drive lean transformation by eliminating waste and increasing the velocity of customer orders once released to the facility.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 organizationMust be able to leverage Allegion Change Management methodology to ensure adherence of new processesThe ability to influence bottom line resultsIndirect influence and management; builds trust and involves othersMust be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies; is committed to continuous improvementMust be a flexible, decisive and a proactive problem solver.Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.Must possess a strong customer service orientation and provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.Must be proficient at conflict resolutionMust have solid interpersonal skills, ability to interact with various departments throughout the organizationMust be resourceful, and find solutions to unusual problems to meet customer needsMust have good understanding of manufacturing flow in a plantMust be a self-starter with a bias for improvement.

Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.10 years’ experience in manufacturing environment leading Quality, Manufacturing Operations or Engineering OrganizationsContinuous Improvement: Lean experience is highly desirableSolid analytical skills necessary to reach sound conclusions.  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.Ability to work in and develop a team environmentDemonstrated documentation and follow-through skills.Strong computer skills, knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)Ability to travel up to 20%

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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