At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving? Trane Technologies is hiring a Change Agent in our Tyler, TX manufacturing facility. Our Tyler site manufactures Residential HVAC products. In this role you will support Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated. 

If you have experience with lean manufacturing and have implemented continuous improvement tools and techniques, then we want to hear from you.

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!  

 Where is the work:

This position has been designated as On-Site. 

Responsibilities: 

Facilitate Value Stream analysis by partnering with cross functional team to drive 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.  Facilitate the planning and execution of Rapid Improvement Events, Kaizens or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity. Drive understanding of annual goal deployment process with ability to cascade goals throughout levels of the Value Stream. Training/coaching staff value stream teams 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.  Facilitating culture change by engaging employees and leaders through training, developing and coaching employees and leaders in lean principles and behaviors. Collaborating with OPEX Leadership, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases. Creating a continuous improvement culture in assigned Value Stream through coaching elements of PDCA cycle.

Qualifications:

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. Demonstrated proficiency facilitating successful Rapid Improvement Events or Kaizens using a defined process, with proven capability to deliver significant improvement in operational and financial metrics. Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred.

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000

 

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive 

 Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.