At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Change Agent in our Residential HVAC and Supply Operational Excellence organization, focused on Distribution! The preferred location is Atlanta, GA, but also will consider candidates in Dallas, TX and Bridgeton, MO. The Senior Change Agent will support Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated and building the Lean capabilities of everyone in the Value Stream.
Responsibilities:
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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.
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Lead the planning and execution of Rapid Improvement Events or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity.
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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.
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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.
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Fostering culture change by training, developing and coaching employees and leaders to adopt lean principles and behaviors.
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Collaborating with the Value Stream Coach, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases.
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Fulfilling the duties of a Value Stream Coach when needed.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science Degree or related discipline required. (Equivalent education/training/or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree)
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Minimum 3 years of experience working in a Lean environment, training, coaching and developing Lean principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required.
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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.
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Distribution/Warehouse experience is highly preferred
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Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both senior management and production staff.
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Extensive understanding of Gemba-based continuous improvement tools/techniques.
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Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred
Other Requirements:
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
