Continuous Improvement Coach

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here!

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Change Agent in La Crosse, WI to support Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated.  This position will be based out of one of the manufacturing sites in La Crosse, WI.

This position has been designated as onsite.

Responsibilities: 

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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.

Base Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000
Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive

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.