Change Agent - Senior Lean Engineer

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Job Summary：

OPEX Change Agent is supporting the Lean transformation and daily management initiatives by ensuring strategies are implemented and principles/practices/tools are incorporated in the culture and processes under transformation and according to BOS (Business Operating System). Implements and supports actions that leads to KPI improvements and are supporting plant strategy. Analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvements. Provide trainings on Lean methodology.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Value Stream Coach and Value Stream in implementing lean transformation and daily management across the value stream
• Act as a change agent to facilitate improvements across all processes through the active support, participation and leadership of  Rapid Improvement Events and meetings
• Executing key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management
• BOS Strategy Owner - develop, articulate, and drive BOS Strategy. Translate that strategy into specific metrics, objectives, and goals that drive growth, and improve Employee Engagement, Quality, Delivery, Cycle, and Cost
• Lean Knowledge - recognize, select and be capable of coaching/teaching the most impactful lean tools or methodology (operational or transactional) that will deliver premier business results
• Performance Coaching - assess performance gaps and identify root causes through a systematic approach. Drive change, facilitate teams/individuals to identify, develop and/or deliver sustainable solutions to close performance gaps.
• Develop teams/ individuals via training and coaching to support Lean knowledge and talents development in the organization
• Trusted Advisor - partner and manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships, use trust and influence with key stakeholders to provide insight and thought leadership to get people aligned and moving in the same direction. Drive high performance and achieve business results. Identify change impacts and opportunities. Quickly address challenges, work to solve the most critical problems and accelerate the change to capture the benefits

Qualification:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline desired
• Experience working in a world-class Lean working environment highly preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools and techniques

Language Skills (Czech & English):

• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
• Ability to effectively facilitate a group’s activities and discussions using a defined process. 
• Ability to write reports, general business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to create standard work documents, operational procedures and visual work aids
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from operators, supervisors and managers at the site level

Interpersonal Skills

• Must  be viewed credibly as either an informal leader or a positive influencer of change
• Self-motivated learner
• Demonstrate strong work ethic
• Ability to mentor team members and facilitate change from a position of  Influencer
• Ability to energize and motivate teams
• Ability to recognize conflict and take appropriate action within scope of the role

Language skills

• English fluently
• Czech - big advantage

Computer Skills

• Strong capability with personal computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio)

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.