Operational Excellence Lean Specialist Intern

Allegion • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Operational Excellence Lean Specialist Intern - Indianapolis, Indiana As the Operational Excellence Lean Specialist Intern, you'll will be responsible for supporting the Indianapolis Exits Manufacturing Plant through the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives. The Lean Specialist 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 Specialist, 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.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Change Management, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative e.g. school club officer, sports team captain, resident advisor, leadership on school or work projects, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex data
• Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques
• A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers

Nice To Haves

• ideally have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and some previous work experience

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees