At Trane TechnologiesTM 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.
Position Description： The OpEx Lean Technician is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement in overall operations through the implementation of lean transformation and daily management initiatives.
Essential Job Functions
§ Train and coach hourly operators and other employees on lean tools and processes.
§ Lead execution and coaching of visual workplace through 5S process across all work areas in value stream.
§ Ensures workplace safety.
§ Conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement.
§ Working with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles.
§ Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives.
§ Participating in, co-facilitating or facilitating projects, RIEs and JDIs.
§ Providing necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology (under the guidance of the Value Stream Coach).
§ Helping update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards.
§ Following up on action plans including box 7 actions and closure.
§ Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained.
§ Help in creating and implementing standard work and teaching/coaching Team leaders to do the same.
§ Obtaining required fixtures, tools, work aids, poka yokes to support workplace changes.
§ Implementing / coaching the use of cell control boards and other visual management tools.
§ Assisting operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainment.
§ Resolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state.
§ Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees.
§ Drive OpEx culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors and follow the principles and practices of OpEx.
§ Complete Team Leader Development Training (TLDP)
§ Conduct Audits to ensure sustainability in lean
§ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
§ High School Diploma plus two years manufacturing experience
§ Associates plus manufacturing experience preferred
§ Excellent customer service skills.
§ Ability to withstand long periods of time on feet (walking and standing).
§ Ability to maneuver a job site, including small spaces in and around equipment.
§ Leads positively and enthusiastically.
§ Self-motivated and flexible; willing to shift priorities as needed.
§ Able to work in a team environment.
§ Good interpersonal and communication skills.
§ Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities as part of job and personal development.
§ Must be exemplary performance in attitude, attendance, and ability.
§ Committed to continuous improvement in products, services, and processes.
§ Trane Technologies Purpose, Strategies and Principles
§ Willingness to change, flex and learn
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.