Senior Change Agent

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.

Job Summary:

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Change Agent in Grand Rapids, Michigan to support Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated. Grand Rapids is a Manufacturing Locations with 3 separate sites currently.

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 (~~~) !

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Viewed as leader who can energize and motivate inclusive teams, and a positive influencer of change.

• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline preferred (Equivalent education / training / or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree).

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a Lean environment, training, coaching and developing Lean principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required.

• Experience facilitating at least 30 successful Rapid Improvement events using a defined process, with proven capability to deliver significant improvement in operational and financial metrics.

• Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred.

Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $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

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.