Operations Leader Intern: Drive Efficiency & Engagement

Allegion Canada Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Summer Intern - Operations Leader in Indianapolis, IN to support the operations leadership team. You will help coordinate cross-functional initiatives, analyze process performance, drive efficiency, and assist with scheduling, materials, and quality inspections.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, collect shop-floor data, maintain dashboards, and aid in safety documentation. This internship emphasizes learning, teamwork, and hands-on project involvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong academic performance with coursework in production processes, quality control, operations strategy, or related subjects.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing principles, lean methodologies, and data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster employee relations and engagement, supporting team morale and frontline communication.
• Conduct basic safety observations, report hazards, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Communicate issues and status updates to supervisors, engineering, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Track cycle times, downtime reasons, and other performance metrics; maintain dashboards and reports.
• Support continuous improvement activities (Kaizen), map processes, and help implement small experiments.
• Assist with root-cause investigations for recurring defects and document corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allegion is seeking a Summer Intern - Operations Leader in Indianapolis, IN to support the operations leadership team. You will help coordinate cross-functional initiatives, analyze process performance, drive efficiency, and assist with scheduling, materials, and quality inspections.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, collect shop-floor data, maintain dashboards, and aid in safety documentation. This internship emphasizes learning, teamwork, and hands-on project involvement.