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Trane Technologies Operational Excellence Technician - Final Finisher in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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.
Position Description
§ The Quality OpEx Technician is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement and quality in overall operations through the implementation of lean transformation, daily management initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
Essential Job Functions
§ Train and coach hourly operators and other employees on quality and lean tools/processes.
§ Support Rapid Improvement Events comprised of team members from varied functions.
§ Lead execution and coaching of visual workplace through 5S process across all work areas in value stream.
§ Ensures workplace safety.
§ Implement quality and operational excellence tools within a rapidly changing environment
§ 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.
§ 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 quality and production targets.
§ Resolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state.
§ Supporting communication of the direction of Quality, Lean Transformation, and daily management initiatives to employees.
§ Drive a quality and lean culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive a quality, lean, and safety culture.
§ Conduct Audits to ensure sustainability in lean and quality initiatives
§ Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Skills
§ High School Diploma plus two years manufacturing experience (preferably within a quality or operational excellence setting)
§ 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
§ Self-motivated
§ Teamwork
§ Work Pride
§ Innovative
§ Customer Focused
§ Critical Thinking
§ Mechanical Aptitude
§ Basic Computer and office equipment skills
§ Experience working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications.
§ Standard Work Adherence
§ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.
Physical Requirements
§ Mobility within the work facility. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Trane Technologies is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.
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.