Operational Excellence Leader, Residential HVAC

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 199,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Fertility coverage

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks an experienced leader to architect and drive a multi-year transformation in operations excellence across manufacturing sites and distribution centers. You will partner with executives to set priorities, align initiatives, and deliver measurable improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.

In this role, you will coach senior leaders, develop talent, and build a culture of continuous improvement while traveling up to 50% to support multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of documented world class lean manufacturing experience.
• Plant management or significant operations leadership experience required.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies; formal certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, drive strategic alignment, and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.
• Exceptional strategic planning, change leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience developing multi-year strategies and roadmaps aligned to business and operational priorities.
• Proven success leading large-scale improvement programs and driving measurable results.
• Demonstrated talent development and succession planning experience.
• Ability to travel 25-50% to support multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead a multi-year transformation strategy that accelerates operational excellence maturity and aligns with enterprise objectives for growth, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and ensure alignment on transformational initiatives across functions.
• Lead the design and deployment of an integrated operational excellence roadmap across all manufacturing sites and distribution centers, ensuring scalable practices, continuity, and alignment with enterprise goals.
• Drive high-impact initiatives that strengthen operational performance, reduce risk, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable financial and strategic outcomes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other advanced problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and execute a long-term capability-building strategy for leaders and teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking across the ISC organization.
• Strengthen continuous improvement culture through engagement and empowerment.
• Engage customers, suppliers, and external partners to enhance end-to-end performance.
• Champion the adoption and utilization of digital tools, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems that enhance operational performance.
• Managing in a lean environment by Coaching and developing a range of senior leaders and value stream stakeholders, from front-line operations leaders, plant managers, process owners and SBU/Functional leadership in the thinking, methods, and tools required to achieve Premier Performance.
• Premiere Performance means leading with our Business Operating System to create breakthrough results in Safety, Delivery, Quality, Inventory, and Productivity while increasing Employee Engagement.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Change leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership development

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What you will do

• Architect and lead a multi-year transformation strategy that accelerates operational excellence maturity and aligns with enterprise objectives for growth, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and ensure alignment on transformational initiatives across functions.
• Lead the design and deployment of an integrated operational excellence roadmap across all manufacturing sites and distribution centers, ensuring scalable practices, continuity, and alignment with enterprise goals.
• Drive high-impact initiatives that strengthen operational performance, reduce risk, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable financial and strategic outcomes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other advanced problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and execute a long-term capability-building strategy for leaders and teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking across the ISC organization.
• Strengthen continuous improvement culture through engagement and empowerment.
• Engage customers, suppliers, and external partners to enhance end-to-end performance.
• Champion the adoption and utilization of digital tools, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems that enhance operational performance.
• Managing in a lean environment by Coaching and developing a range of senior leaders and value stream stakeholders, from front-line operations leaders, plant managers, process owners and SBU/Functional leadership in the thinking, methods, and tools required to achieve Premier Performance.
• Premiere Performance means leading with our Business Operating System to create breakthrough results in Safety, Delivery, Quality, Inventory, and Productivity while increasing Employee Engagement.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of documented world class lean manufacturing experience.
• Plant management or significant operations leadership experience required.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies; formal certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, drive strategic alignment, and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.
• Exceptional strategic planning, change leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience developing multi-year strategies and roadmaps aligned to business and operational priorities.
• Proven success leading large-scale improvement programs and driving measurable results.
• Demonstrated talent development and succession planning experience.
• Ability to travel 25-50% to support multi-site operations.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range

$198,993.33 - $268,730.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Benefits

• Thrive at work and at home: Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE! Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Benefit Disclaimer

Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

No

Equal Opportunity

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.

Acccommodations

To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]

About Us

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well‑being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share. Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.