Lean Intern: Operational Excellence in Manufacturing

allegion; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegion in Colorado Springs is hiring a Summer Intern, Operational Excellence Lean, to support the plant's Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will work with operations and leadership to apply Lean tools that improve safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while growing your own practical problem-solving skills.

This paid internship provides hands-on floor experience, exposure to Value Stream Mapping, and collaboration across functions as you learn how to drive measurable

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Experience with Lean concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects using lean methodologies
• Coach and drive Lean behaviors with employees and leaders
• Collaborate with value stream team on design and process improvements
• Participate in Gemba Walks and teach continuous improvement
• Implement and maintain visual performance tools
• Shadow floor operators and management to observe steps and build rapport

Skills

Active listening

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in IE/ME/Business

Tools

Excel

Visio

PM tools

Job description

Allegion in Colorado Springs is hiring a Summer Intern, Operational Excellence Lean, to support the plant's Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will work with operations and leadership to apply Lean tools that improve safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while growing your own practical problem-solving skills.

This paid internship provides hands-on floor experience, exposure to Value Stream Mapping, and collaboration across functions as you learn how to drive measurable