Summer Intern - Operational Excellence Lean

Allegion Canada Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is offering a Summer Intern, Operational Excellence Lean in Colorado Springs to support continuous improvement projects and observe current state processes using lean methods. The role includes coaching teams in Lean practices and collaborating on value stream mapping with the Lean Specialist and floor staff.

You are pursuing a bachelor’s or master's program (Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related), with strong Excel/Visio skills, and a willingness to learn on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s program (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Visio, and other various Project/Process Management Tools is preferred, but not required.
• Effective listening, time management, communication, and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Strong willingness to learn, curious about processes, and openness to hands‑on shop floor experience is a must.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher and previous work experience (preferred).
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects, collecting data and observing current state processes.
• Implement future state deliverables using lean methodologies.
• Drive Lean behaviors and coach employees and leaders to apply Allegion’s Operational Excellence model.
• Collaborate with value stream teams on process improvements and systems support using value stream mapping.
• Lead Gemba Walks and educate others on continuous improvement, including takt time attainment.
• Develop and maintain visual performance tools and shadow floor operators and management to observe steps.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data collection

MS Office Excel

Visio

Process improvement

Gemba Walks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s (Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Operations/Business)

Tools

Visio

Job description

Allegion – Summer Intern, Operational Excellence Lean

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Summer Intern, Operational Excellence Lean – Colorado Springs, CO

What You Will Do:

• Support continuous improvement projects that will include collecting data, observing current state processes, and implementing future state deliverables using lean methodologies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Shadow floor operators, supervisors, and management to observe process steps and build rapport.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s program (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Visio, and other various Project/Process Management Tools is preferred, but not required.
• Effective listening, time management, communication, and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Strong willingness to learn, curious about processes, and openness to hands‑on shop floor experience is a must.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher and previous work experience (preferred).
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Why Work for Us?

• You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.
• With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact.
• As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.
• As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance.
• Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award‑winning company that invests in its people.

What You’ll Get from Us

• An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands‑on projects.
• Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships.
• Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team.
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching.

Compensation

This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Hourly Range: $22-$23. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.