Continuous Improvement/Senior Change Agent

Trane Technologies
Michigan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 97,406.66 - 135,834.99Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Coaching","Influence","Problem-solving"]

Lead and accelerate Lean transformation across site operations by embedding Lean principles, disciplines, and tools into daily business practices. Conduct value stream analyses, identify improvement opportunities, and create future-state visions to improve flow, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Plan and execute Lean improvement events (Kaizen, Blitz, RIEs, JDI), coach Team Leaders and supervisors through daily engagement and Gemba walks, and help sustain gains in partnership with site leadership.

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Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies
2 months ago

Continuous Improvement/Senior Change Agent

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Job Summary

Lead and accelerate Lean transformation across site operations by embedding Lean principles, disciplines, and tools into daily business practices. Conduct value stream analyses, identify improvement opportunities, and create future-state visions to improve flow, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Plan and execute Lean improvement events (Kaizen, Blitz, RIEs, JDI), coach Team Leaders and supervisors through daily engagement and Gemba walks, and help sustain gains in partnership with site leadership.
Location: Michigan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct value stream analyses to evaluate operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and define future-state visions to improve flow and business results.
  • •Review procedures, workflows, and controls to identify barriers and create actionable plans that support successful change implementation.
  • •Lead Lean improvement events (Kaizen, Blitz, RIEs, JDI) focused 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 to reinforce Lean problem-solving behaviors.
  • •Promote Lean concepts (flow, pull/on-demand production, zero defects, standardized work, visual management) and partner with site leadership to sustain improvement initiatives; serve as backup to the Sr. Value Stream Coach when needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 97,406.66 - 135,834.99
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveTuition AssistancePaid HolidaysFertility CoverageAdoption Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 5 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement, with success training and developing others in Lean tools and methodologies.
  • •Demonstrated success facilitating at least 30 Kaizen or Blitz events using a structured methodology, delivering measurable operational and financial improvements.
  • •Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organization levels, from frontline team members to senior leadership.
  • •Demonstrated leadership capability to energize, motivate, and influence teams as a credible change agent.
  • •Associate or Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing engineering or a related field (equivalent education/training and relevant experience considered).
Experience:5+ yearsLean manufacturingOperational excellenceContinuous improvement
Education:Bachelor's in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing engineering (or related field)
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipCoachingInfluenceProblem-solving
Tech Stack:LeanValue stream analysisKaizenBlitzRapid Improvement Events (RIEs)Just Do It (JDI)Gemba walksStandardized workVisual managementPull/on-demand productionZero defectsFlow

Company Brief

Trane Technologies
Designs and manufactures HVAC and climate solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Focuses on heating, cooling, ventilation, and building efficiency systems under brands like Trane and Thermo King.
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 2013
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