Continuous ImprovementSenior Change Agent

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Job Summary:

Trane Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement/Senior Change AgentinGrand Rapids MIto lead and accelerate Lean transformation across site operations. This role is instrumental in driving a culture of continuous improvement by embedding Lean principles disciplines and tools into daily business practices. The ideal candidate will be a strategic change leader who can influence all levels of the organization develop team capability and deliver measurable gains in safety quality delivery productivity and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive value stream analyses to evaluate current operational performance identify process inefficiencies and define a future-state vision that improves flow effectiveness and overall business results.

• Review existing and proposed procedures workflows and controls to identify barriers to performance uncover improvement opportunities and create actionable plans that support successful change implementation.

• Lead the planning coordination and execution of Lean improvement events includingKaizen eventsBlitz eventsRapid Improvement Events (RIEs) andJust Do It (JDI)activities with a focus on eliminating waste and improving productivity quality delivery and cost.

• Train coach and support Team Leaders Supervisors and Management through daily engagement team meetings and Gemba walks reinforcing effective problem-solving behaviors and the application of foundational Lean methodologies.

• Promote and develop understanding of key Lean concepts such as flow pull/on-demand production zero defects standardized work and visual management to ensure these principles are consistently applied throughout the organization.

• Partner closely with theSr. Value Stream CoachSite LeaderDepartment Managers andSupervisorsto address challenges during implementation and sustainment phases ensuring improvement initiatives remain aligned with operational and business objectives.

• Serve as a backup to theSr. Value Stream Coachwhen needed providing leadership continuity and ongoing support for site-wide continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of5 years of experiencein Lean manufacturing operational excellence or continuous improvement with demonstrated success managing training coaching and developing others in Lean tools principles and methodologies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees at all levels from frontline team members to senior leadership.

• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to energize motivate and influence teams while serving as a positive and credible change agent.

• Demonstrated success facilitating at least30 Kaizen or Blitz eventsusing a structured methodology with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements in operational and financial performance.

• Associate or Bachelors degree in industrial engineering mechanical engineering and manufacturing engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent education training and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority merit geographic location education experience travel requirements and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally benefits may vary depending on the region business alignment union involvement and employee status.

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 includes 15 vacation days 9 paid holidays 3 floating holidays sick leave and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.