The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Olathe, KS
- Posted
- Sep 4
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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 - Engineering - OpEx Distribution - Olathe, KS
The primary responsibility is process improvement, utilizing lean techniques to standardize and simplify processes, u…
What you'd do
- Dedicate majority of time (60%-80%) on the shop floor (Gemba) in assigned process path(s)
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities
- Utilize lean techniques to standardize and simplify processes, ensuring efficient and effective operations
- Learn/Utilize lean tools & techniques such as standardization, problem solving, people engagement, leadership soft-skills, one-piece flow, Kanban/pull systems, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, visual management, error proofing, 5S, training, etc.
- Measure key performance indicators before and after implementation to evaluate the success of process improvements
- Engage with team members to gain a comprehensive understanding of the process(es) involved and actively listen to their needs and feedback
- Support the change management procedure by effectively communicating with stakeholders and addressing any concerns or challenges that arise
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in a related discipline, preferably Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/etc.), Supply Chain or related field.
- Bachelor’s Degree student – Junior or Sophomore
- Strong interest in process improvement and lean methodologies
What you get
- 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
- Starts
- 2026-09-04