Senior Plant Lean Coach
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. 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! Job Summary: Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Change Agent in Grand Rapids, MI to support Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated.
Requirements
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences.
- 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).
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a Lean environment, training, coaching and developing Lean principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required.
- Experience facilitating at least 30 successful Rapid Improvement events using a defined process, with proven capability to deliver significant improvement in operational and financial metrics.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducting value stream analysis to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current operations and create vision for a new future state. Review existing and new procedures/controls to identify obstacles, create plans and organize teams to change.
- Lead the planning and execution of Rapid Improvement Events or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity.
- Training/coaching staff (line leaders or office staff) via Gemba walks on problem solving behaviors and basic Lean methodologies including flow, on demand, zero defects, standardized work and visual management.
- Support adherence to 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 and leaders to adopt lean principles and behaviors.
- Collaborating with the Value Stream Coach, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases.
- Fulfilling the duties of a Value Stream Coach when needed.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
