Lean Transformation Champion

Trane Technologies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Fertility coverage

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Lean Operations professional to drive efficiency and waste reduction across manufacturing processes. You will map processes, lead rapid improvement events, and train teams in lean principles, standard work, and visual management to sustain improvements.

The role emphasizes coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and sustaining culture change toward continuous improvement in a large-scale industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles in operations.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Degree preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong communication and training skills in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Map processes to assess efficiency and identify waste and changes.
• Plan and execute Rapid Improvement Events to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Train and coach line leaders in lean principles, flow, standard work and visual management.
• Support adherence to event standard work and ensure high team engagement throughout phases.
• Foster culture change by coaching employees to adopt lean principles and practices.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Coach and managers to resolve issues during implementation and maintenance.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Lean Operations professional to drive efficiency and waste reduction across manufacturing processes. You will map processes, lead rapid improvement events, and train teams in lean principles, standard work, and visual management to sustain improvements.

The role emphasizes coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and sustaining culture change toward continuous improvement in a large-scale industrial environment.