Lean OpEx

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.

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

Essential Job Functions :

§ 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.

Qualifications:

§ 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

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.