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Job Summary:

Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving? Trane Technologies is hiring a Change Agent for our Residential HVAC business. In this role you will support our Lean transformation through Lean principles, practices, and tools.

This job has been designated as on-site at our Trenton, NJ facility.

The Change Agent is responsible for supporting the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives by ensuring strategies are implemented and principles/practices/tools are incorporated in the culture and processes under transformation. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements which may include; safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

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 associates, group leaders, production leaders, or functional staff in assigned area on problem solving behaviors and basic Lean principles including flow, on demand, zero defects, standardized work, and visual management.

• Support and drive 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 to adopt lean principles behaviors and follow the principles and practices of OpEx.

• Collaborating and partnering with functional peers 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 be a positive influencer of change.

• Associates/Bachelor of Science degree 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.

What’s in it for you:

• Benefits kick in day one!
• 6% 401K match, plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation per calendar year, plus paid holidays.
• Benefits*: https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/careers/benefits.html

Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000

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.