Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, USA
141 days ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
At Trane Technologies TM 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. **Job Summary:** Trane Technologies is hiring a Change Agent in Grand Rapids, Michigan to support the Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated. **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 moreabout our benefitshere (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) ! **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. **Qualifications:** + 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. **Base Pay Range:** $70,000 - $90,000 **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 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.
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