OPEX Lean Technician

Trane Italia•Vidalia, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Requirements

Must have previously worked in a position of leadership
Must possess strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates, supervisors and managers at the site level
Must be a self-motivated learner and demonstrate a strong work ethic
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
Knowledge and practice of Lean Tools
Conducts analyses such as time studies, cycle counts, line balance improvements
Can train others and coach others on the lean tools
Completion of other tasks as assigned
Experience in a production environment
Ability to remain organized and think creatively

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Knowledge of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement based tools and techniques highly preferred

Responsibilities

Training hourly operators and team Leaders on lean tools and processes
Leading and coaching visual workplace improvements through the 5S process (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain)
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
Assist in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives
Participating in, co-facilitating or facilitating projects, RIEs and “just do-it’s”
Supporting new-hire on-boarding & provide 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
Creating and implementing standard work, and teaching/coaching line leaders to do the same
Obtaining required fixtures, tools, work aids, poke yokes to support work place changes
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