Trane Senior Value Stream Coach, Distribution

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:

We are currently looking for a Senior Value Stream Coach in our Residential HVAC and Supply Operational Excellence organization, focused on Distribution. The preferred location is in St. Louis, MO or Atlanta, GA, although other locations may be considered.

Under the direction of the Transformation Coach, this position is responsible for supporting lean transformation and initiatives by ensuring strategies are developed and implemented, and principles/practices/tools are incorporated in the culture and processes. This position coaches our leaders, managers and associates in support of actions that bring about improvements which include, safety, customer value, quality, delivery, cycle time, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

Responsibilities:

Support the Transformation Coach in implementing lean transformation and daily across the value stream including:

• Working with cross-functional personnel to develop strategies that identify transformation change in key business processes to drive customer value

• Coach the execution against long and short-term objectives to support the transformational goals

• Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives

• Utilize value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and process flow methods

Act as a Coach to bring about improvements through the active support, participation and leadership, including:

• Participating in Gemba walks and coaching leaders on:

  • A3 Problem Solving development and execution

  • Continuous Flow manufacturing and business processes

  • Standard work development/modification/adherence

  • Visual Controls that highlight Normal vs. Abnormal

• Rapid Improvement Event:

  • Pre and post standard work

  • Participation and facilitation

• Projects, events and "just do-it’s"

• Development specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology

• Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained

Executing key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management including tasks such as:

• Value stream analysis

• Cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement

• Creating and implementing standard work, and teaching/coaching value stream team members/leaders to do the same

• Obtaining or developing job aids and error-proofing tools to support work place changes

• Implementing and coaching the use of area control boards and other visual management tools

• Coach MDI and Problem solving

• Assisting transactional operations in problem solving issues affecting quality, productivity and service level

• Resolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state

To support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate Lean Transformation and daily management into the Value Stream culture; includes:

• Assisting in identifying on-going training needs

• Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees

• Utilizing change management models, drive the lean culture transformation for the Value Stream

• Ensure high levels of engagement for RIEs and Value Stream Analysis

• Drive OpEx culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, and follow the principles and practices of OpEx

Track all changes/improvements made to provide Value Stream Leadership/Management the assurance that changes are effective and lasting, includes:

• Examining and evaluating the areas after improvements are implemented

• Posting/updating results to the Mission Control Center boards (boards may be virtual)

• Reviewing new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with the Transformation Coach, Value Stream Leader(s), Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases

• Monitor and report on key metrics

• Other duties as identified by the Transformation Coach to further the Lean Manufacturing initiative

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to Coach and Influence leaders in the organization, developing Win-Win strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Must possess strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the functional and Value Steam level.

• Ability to effectively facilitate group activities and discussions using a defined process.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• 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 associates, supervisors and managers at the site level

Interpersonal Skills:

• Must be viewed credibly as either an informal leader or a positive influencer of change

• Must be a self-motivated learner

• Must possess a 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

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to use simple statistical and graphical tools such as Pareto analysis and cycle time analysis

• Ability to develop capacity models for resource planning and level loading work

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problem areas, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical procedures/processes and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline desired (Equivalent education/training/or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree)

• 5+ years’ experience deploying Lean in a world-class Lean working environment

• Experience deploying Lean/Continuous Improvement in a transactional environment is highly preferred

• Knowledge of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement based tools and techniques

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

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to travel (approximately 50%) to other locations and customers

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.