Lean Operations Co-op: Construction & Improvement

Keller North America, Inc.; Shipley Corner (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking a motivated student for the Operations and Lean Co-op.

The role focuses on supporting improvement initiatives across construction operations, fleet maintenance, field activities, and functional teams. Working with operations leaders, you will gain hands-on experience observing processes, analyzing data, and developing practical tools to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree with interest in Lean and operations.
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability to new processes and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; basic Word/Teams/SharePoint familiarity.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with field crews and leaders to identify improvement opportunities.
• Observe and document processes across field ops and maintenance shops.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational data using Excel and reporting tools.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
• Support projects to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Create process maps, standard work, checklists, and visual-management tools.
• Assist with 5S, workplace organization, and process-standardization initiatives.
• Prepare project updates and summaries for stakeholders.

Skills

Curiosity

Learnability

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or civil engineering, construction management, operations management, or related field

Tools

Power BI

CMMS

SharePoint

Job description

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking a motivated student for the Operations and Lean Co-op.

The role focuses on supporting improvement initiatives across construction operations, fleet maintenance, field activities, and functional teams. Working with operations leaders, you will gain hands-on experience observing processes, analyzing data, and developing practical tools to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.