Sr Change Agent

About the role

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

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Where is the work: On-Site (5 days)

What's in it for you

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Change Agent in Fort Smith, Arkansas to support Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated.

What you will do

• 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.
• Lead the planning and execution of Rapid Improvement Events or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fostering culture change by training, developing and coaching employees and leaders to adopt lean principles and behaviors.
• Collaborating with the Value Stream Coach, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases.
• Fulfilling the duties of a Value Stream Coach when needed.

What you will bring

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences.
• 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).
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a Lean environment, training, coaching and developing Lean principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range

• $89,585.00 - $124,950.00
• Compensation Type: Salary
• Incentive Eligible: No
• Sales Commission Eligible: No