Lean Operations Intern - Drive Continuous Improvement

Allegion Canada Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion Canada Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Operational Excellence Lean Specialist to guide the plant’s Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will embed Lean tools and practices into operations, partnering with leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and inventory.

You will coach teams, drive value-stream improvements, and support visual management, takt time attainment, and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree desired in management, leadership, engineering, or supply chain.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with lean concepts or Toyota Production System.
• Experience in Front Line Leadership in operations and/or materials.
• Experience with distribution, warehousing and/or logistics facilities a plus.
• Some understanding of PowerBI, WMS, MES, and ERP systems.
• Strong written & oral communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement tactical strategies to achieve the lean transformation and support short- and long-term objectives for the value stream.
• Coach employees and leaders to drive Lean behaviors and sustain the Operational Excellence Model.
• Collaborate with value stream team on process improvements, design, and systems support using value stream mapping.
• Provide updates on key metrics to Value Stream Leadership and sustain gains.
• Participate in Gemba Walks and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean concepts

Front Line Leadership

Communication skills

Change facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerBI

WMS

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Allegion Canada Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Operational Excellence Lean Specialist to guide the plant’s Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will embed Lean tools and practices into operations, partnering with leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and inventory.

You will coach teams, drive value-stream improvements, and support visual management, takt time attainment, and continuous improvement across the site.