Summer Intern - Operational Excellence Lean

allegion; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegion in Colorado Springs is hiring a Summer Intern, Operational Excellence Lean, to support the plant's Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. You will work with operations and leadership to apply Lean tools that improve safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while growing your own practical problem-solving skills.

This paid internship provides hands-on floor experience, exposure to Value Stream Mapping, and collaboration across functions as you learn how to drive measurable

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Experience with Lean concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects using lean methodologies
• Coach and drive Lean behaviors with employees and leaders
• Collaborate with value stream team on design and process improvements
• Participate in Gemba Walks and teach continuous improvement
• Implement and maintain visual performance tools
• Shadow floor operators and management to observe steps and build rapport

Skills

Active listening

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in IE/ME/Business

Tools

Excel

Visio

PM tools

Job description

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

As the Operational Excellence Lean Intern, you'll will be responsible for supporting the Colorado Springs, Colorado Plant through the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. The Lean Intern is an integral part of the plant's daily operations, growth, and transformation. Your role will ensure the principles, practices, and tools are incorporated into the Allegion culture.

As the Operational Excellence Lean Intern, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with all levels of plant operations and corporate leadership. Your role is key to the implementation and support actions that will bring about improvements to multiple areas including safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

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.

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)

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

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. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths‑based development, and unlocking human potential.

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:

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.