Plant Lean Coach - 2nd shift
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. 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. We boldly go. Where is the work: On-Site (5 days). This role is designated as a Safety Sensitive Role, which may require additional drug screening.
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 (Equivalent education / training / or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree).
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
- Health insurance
- Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
- Fertility coverage
- Adoption/surrogacy assistance
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
- Paid time off (15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave)
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid parental leave
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs
- Tuition assistance
- Student debt support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
