Sr. Change Agent

At Trane TechnologiesTM  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.

What’s in it for you:  

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.  

Job Summary:
Supporting the Value Stream staff, under the direction of the Value Stream Coach, this position is responsible for supporting the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives by ensuring strategies are implemented and principles/practices/tools are incorporated in the culture and processes under transformation.

Thrive at work and at home:   

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!    
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.    
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.     
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.       
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.     
• Learn more about our benefits here!   

Where is the work:  

• This position has been designated as On-Site. 

What you will do:

• Conducting value stream analysis to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current operations and create vision for a new future state.  Review existing and new procedures/controls to identify obstacles, create plans and organize teams to change. 
• Lead the planning and execution of Rapid Improvement Events or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity.
• Training/coaching staff (line leaders or office staff) via Gemba walks on problem solving behaviors and basic Lean methodologies including flow, on demand, zero defects, standardized work and visual management.
• Support adherence to Rapid Improvement Event standard work by ensuring high levels of engagement and collaboration during pre-work, event week and post-event weeks. 
• Fostering culture change by training, developing and coaching employees and leaders to adopt lean principles and behaviors.
• Collaborating with the Value Stream Coach, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases.
• Fulfilling the duties of a Value Stream Coach when needed.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Equivalent education/training/or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree).
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in a Lean environment, training, coaching, and developing Lean principles and continuous improvement-based tools and techniques required.
• Experience facilitating Rapid Improvement or kaizen events using a defined process, with proven capability to deliver significant improvement in operational and financial metrics.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both senior management and production staff.
• Extensive understanding of Gemba-based continuous improvement tools/techniques.
• Preferred candidate must have expertise or abundant experience in two or more areas of principles/practices/tools.
• Experience facilitating Value Stream Analysis and multiple Rapid Improvement or kaizen events
• Extensive knowledge of the Shingo model
• Lean tools for problem solving, eliminating waste, and enhancing standard work
• Training team leaders and supervisors in fundamentals of Operations Excellence and developing standards for training

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000   

 Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:    

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.