Lean Transformation Intern — Operational Excellence

Interflex Datensysteme GesmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegion in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Summer Intern - Operational Excellence Lean Specialist to support Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will work across plant operations to embed Lean practices, safety, quality, and delivery improvements through coaching and hands-on projects.

The role involves collaboration with leadership, exposure to value stream optimization, and development of visual performance tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 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 and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to positively influence and motivate teams to facilitate change.

Responsibilities

• Implement tactical strategies to achieve the desired vision and execute long and short-term objectives to support the value stream's goals.
• Drive Operational Excellence culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive Lean behaviors and follow the principles and practices of Allegion's Operational Excellence Model.
• Support the Lean initiatives as the Lean Specialist in collaboration with the value stream team through operational design, process improvements, and systems support utilizing value stream mapping techniques.
• Provide effective project updates to Value Stream Leadership on key metrics and sustainability.
• Participate in and actively direct Gemba Walks and educating others on continuous improvement including takt time attainment and Lean methodologies.
• Implement and maintain visual performance tools.

Skills

Lean concepts

Toyota Production System

Front Line Leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in management/leadership/engineering/supply chain

Tools

PowerBI

WMS

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Allegion in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Summer Intern - Operational Excellence Lean Specialist to support Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will work across plant operations to embed Lean practices, safety, quality, and delivery improvements through coaching and hands-on projects.

The role involves collaboration with leadership, exposure to value stream optimization, and development of visual performance tools.