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：
Thermo King in Arecibo Plant is looking for a Change Agent, will be responsible for supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives using several Lean methodologies and principles. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements which may include, but are not limited to safety, customer value proposition, quality, productivity, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.
Responsibilities:
• Support the Value Stream Coach and Value Stream Team in implementing lean transformation and daily management across the value stream.
• Analyzes manufacturing efficiency data to identify opportunities for improvements.
• May supervise assigned operational excellence employees and provide necessary guidance to ensure goals are accomplished.
• Plans process changes designed to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Participates in gemba walks, continuous improvement initiatives, standard work development /modification /adherence, flow, takt time attainment, and problem solving abnormalities causing takt misses.
• Provides necessary training specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology (under the guidance of the Value Stream Coach).
• Execute key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management including tasks such as; value stream analyses, cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement, create and implement standard work, and teach/coach line leaders.
• Support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate Lean Transformation and daily management into the Value Stream culture; including:
• Assisting in identifying on-going training needs
• Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees
• Utilizing the change management model, drive the lean culture transformation for the Value Stream
• Ensure high levels of engagement for RIEs and Value Stream
• 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.
• Review new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with the Value Stream Coach, Site Leader, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases
• Execute other tasks and projects, as required.
• Comply with the company's policies and procedures including those related to EHS and ISO.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration or Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of related experience in the manufacturing industry.
Experience in continuous improvement (eg Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
Strong knowledge in computers (MS Office).
Technical skills and manufacturing processes and / or materials knowledge.
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Competencies:
Leadership skills.
Problem solving / analytical skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must possess strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
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.