At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

§  The OpEx Lean Technician is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement in overall operations through the implementation of lean transformation and daily management initiatives.

 

§  Train and coach hourly operators and other employees on lean tools and processes.

§  Support Rapid Improvement Events comprised of team members from varied functions.

§  Lead execution and coaching of visual workplace through 5S process across all work areas in value stream.

§  Ensures workplace safety.

§  Conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement.

§  Working with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles.

§  Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives.

§  Participating in, co-facilitating or facilitating projects, RIEs and JDIs.

§  Providing necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology (under the guidance of the Value Stream Coach).

§  Helping update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards.

§  Following up on action plans including box 7 actions and closure.

§  Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained.

§  Help in creating and implementing standard work and teaching/coaching Team leaders to do the same.

§  Obtaining required fixtures, tools, work aids, poka yokes to support workplace changes.

§  Implementing / coaching the use of cell control boards and other visual management tools.

§  Assisting operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainment.

§  Resolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state.

§  Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees.

§  Drive OpEx culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors and follow the principles and practices of OpEx.

§  Complete Team Leader Development Training (TLDP)

§  Conduct Audits to ensure sustainability in lean

§  Other duties as assigned.

 

§  High School Diploma plus two years manufacturing experience

§  Associates plus manufacturing experience preferred

§  Excellent customer service skills.

§  Ability to withstand long periods of time on feet (walking and standing).

§  Ability to maneuver a job site, including small spaces in and around equipment.

§  Leads positively and enthusiastically.

§  Self-motivated and flexible; willing to shift priorities as needed.

§  Able to work in a team environment.

§  Good interpersonal and communication skills.

§  Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities as part of job and personal development.

§  Must be exemplary performance in attitude, attendance, and ability.

§  Committed to continuous improvement in products, services, and processes.

§  Trane Technologies Purpose, Strategies and Principles

§  Willingness to change, flex and learn

§  Self-motivated

§  Teamwork

§  Work Pride

§  Innovative

§  Customer Focused

§  Critical Thinking

§  Mechanical Aptitude

§  Basic Computer and office equipment skills

§  Experience working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications.

§  Standard Work Adherence

§  Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.

 

§    Mobility within the work facility. 

 

Trane Technologies is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.

 

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

 

Benefits:

▪Benefits kick in day one!

▪Medical, dental, vision

▪HSA & FSA Options

▪ 6% 401k match (vested immediately), plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions (after 3 years)

▪Tuition Assistance Program

▪ Be Well Program

▪ Fitness Reimbursement Program

▪Employee Assistance Program

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.