Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, USA
10 days ago
Operational Excellence Technician - Final Finisher
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. **Position Description** § The Quality OpEx Technician is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement and quality in overall operations through the implementation of lean transformation, daily management initiatives, and quality improvement activities. **Essential Job Functions** § Train and coach hourly operators and other employees on quality and lean tools/processes. § Support Rapid Improvement Events comprised of team members from varied functions. § Lead execution and coaching of visual workplace through 5S process across all work areas in value stream. § Ensures workplace safety. § Implement quality and operational excellence tools within a rapidly changing environment § Conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement. § Working with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles. § Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives. § Participating in, co-facilitating or facilitating projects, RIEs and JDIs. § Helping update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards. § Following up on action plans including box 7 actions and closure. § Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained. § Help in creating and implementing standard work and teaching/coaching Team leaders to do the same. § Obtaining required fixtures, tools, work aids, poka yokes to support workplace changes. § Implementing / coaching the use of cell control boards and other visual management tools. § Assisting operations in problem solving issues affecting quality and production targets. § Resolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state. § Supporting communication of the direction of Quality, Lean Transformation, and daily management initiatives to employees. § Drive a quality and lean culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive a quality, lean, and safety culture. § Conduct Audits to ensure sustainability in lean and quality initiatives § Other duties as assigned. **Education, Experience & Skills** § High School Diploma plus two years manufacturing experience (preferably within a quality or operational excellence setting) § Associates plus manufacturing experience preferred § Excellent customer service skills. § Ability to withstand long periods of time on feet (walking and standing). § Ability to maneuver a job site, including small spaces in and around equipment. § Leads positively and enthusiastically. § Self-motivated and flexible; willing to shift priorities as needed. § Able to work in a team environment. § Good interpersonal and communication skills. § Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities as part of job and personal development. § Must be exemplary performance in attitude, attendance, and ability. § Committed to continuous improvement in products, services, and processes. § Trane Technologies Purpose, Strategies and Principles § Willingness to change, flex and learn § Self-motivated § Teamwork § Work Pride § Innovative § Customer Focused § Critical Thinking § Mechanical Aptitude § Basic Computer and office equipment skills § Experience working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications. § Standard Work Adherence § Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone. **Physical Requirements** § Mobility within the work facility. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Trane Technologies is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans. 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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