Plant Lean Coach - 2nd shift

trane technologies•Kentwood, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring a Change Agent in Grand Rapids, MI to support the Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated.

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.
Associates or Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline preferred (Equivalent education / training / or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree).
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required.

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.