Continuous Improvement/Change Agent - 2nd shift
Trane Technologies · Grand Rapids, MI
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $73k–$101k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you will support the adoption of Lean principles, practices, and tools across operations while partnering with leaders and teams to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and sustain operational excellence.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean
- Base pay
- $73k–$101k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Job Summary
Trane Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement / Change Agent in Grand Rapids, MI to help drive our Lean transformation and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement. In this role, you will support the adoption of Lean principles, practices, and tools across operations while partnering with leaders and teams to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and sustain operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Conduct process mapping to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current operations.
- ◆Review existing and new procedures and controls to identify waste, develop improvement plans, and organize teams to implement change.
- ◆Plan and execute Rapid Improvement Events and Just Do Its to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
- ◆Train and coach line leaders and office staff on problem-solving behaviors and core Lean principles, including flow, on-demand, zero defects, standardized work, and visual management.
- ◆Support adherence to Rapid Improvement Event standard work by ensuring strong engagement and collaboration during pre-work, event week, and post-event follow-up.
- ◆Foster culture change by training, developing, and coaching employees to adopt Lean behaviors and Operational Excellence practices.
- ◆Collaborate with the Sr. Change Agent, Department Managers, and Supervisors to resolve issues during implementation and maintenance phases.
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 3 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement, with demonstrated success training, coaching, and developing others in Lean tools, principles, and methodologies.
- ✓Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
- ✓Ability to facilitate group activities and discussions using a defined process.
- ✓Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to energize, motivate, and positively influence inclusive teams.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- ✓Associate or bachelor’s 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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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
Shift support
Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am Onsite
No Sales Commission Eligible
No
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.
Safety Sensitive Role
Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.