Change Agent

Trane Italia • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, with a core mission to prioritize the planet. Sustainability is not merely a business practice but the essence of their operations, including through their Trane® and Thermo King businesses. The company seeks individuals who are courageous enough to identify impactful possibilities within global challenges and contribute to a better future. The Change Agent role, based in Grand Rapids, MI, is crucial for supporting the Lean transformation by integrating Lean principles, practices, and tools. This position aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, eliminate waste, and improve productivity across operations. Trane Technologies offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits designed to help employees thrive both professionally and personally, fostering an inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Effective communication and presentation skills to various audiences
• Ability to facilitate a group’s activities and discussions using a defined process
• Viewed as leader who can energize and motivate inclusive teams, and a positive influencer of change
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducting process mapping to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current operations
• Review existing and new procedures/controls to identify waste and build plans and organize teams to change
• Planning and executing Rapid Improvement Events or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity
• Training/coaching line leaders or office staff in assigned area on problem solving behaviors and basic Lean principles, including flow, on demand, zero defects, standardized work and visual management
• Support adherence to event 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 to adopt lean principles behaviors and follow the principles and practices of OpEx
• Collaborating with the Value Stream Coach, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family
• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs
• Inclusive culture
• Limitless opportunities to grow
• Flexibility to help you balance life’s demands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level