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.

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. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements which may include, but are not limited to safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

 

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. 

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. 

Responsibilities:

To support the Value Stream Coach and Value Stream in implementing lean transformation and daily management across the value stream including:Implementing tactical strategies to achieve the desired visionExecuting against long and short-term objectives to support the value stream’s goalsWorking with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstaclesAssisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiativesUtilize value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and production flow methods

To act as a change agent to bring about improvements in the manufacturing process through the active support, participation and leadership of Rapid Improvement Events; includes:

Owning pre and post standard workParticipating in, co-facilitating or facilitating projects, events and “just do-it’s”Participating in gemba walks and coaching employees on continuous improvement, standard work development/modification/adherence, flow, takt time attainment, and problem solving abnormalities causing takt missesProviding necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology (under the guidance of the Value Stream CoachHelping update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boardsFollowing up on action plansAssisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained

Executing key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management including tasks such as

Conducting value stream analysesConducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvementCreating and implementing standard work, and teaching/coaching line leaders to do the sameObtaining required fixtures, tools, work aids, poke yokes to support work place changesImplementing / coaching the use of cell control boards and other visual management toolsAssisting operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainmentResolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state

To support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate Lean Transformation and daily management into the Value Stream culture; includes:

Assisting in identifying on-going training needsSupporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employeesUtilizing the IR change management model, drive the lean culture transformation for the Value StreamEnsure high levels of engagement for RIEs and Value StreamDrive OpEx culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, and follow the principles and practices of OpEx

Track all changes/improvements made to provide Value Stream Leadership/Management the assurance that changes are effective and lasting, includes:

Examining and evaluating the areas after improvements are implementedPosting/updating results to the Mission Control Center boards

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $

 

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. 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.