Operational Excellence Leader, Unitary and Airside

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

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader for CHVAC ISC, Unitary and Airside in the Americas. This role shapes a multi-year strategy to mature the lean BOS, transform operations, and drive sustained competitive advantage across manufacturing and distribution centers.

Lead cross-functional teams, partner with senior leaders, and embed a culture of continuous improvement leveraging digital tools and analytics to deliver measurable outcomes and long-term capability building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of world-class lean manufacturing experience.
• Plant management or significant operations leadership experience required.
• Formal certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive a continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead a multi-year transformation strategy for operational excellence.
• Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and alignment.
• Design and deploy an integrated excellence roadmap across all sites.
• Drive initiatives to improve safety, delivery, quality, inventory, and productivity.
• Develop long-term capability-building for leaders and teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic planning

Leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

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.

Job Summary:

The Operational Excellence Leader, CHVAC ISC, Unitary and Airside is a strategically pivotal role responsible for driving enterprise-wide transformation across the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) in the Americas. This leader shapes and executes a multi-year strategy that advances operational excellence, builds long-term capability, and aligns the region’s performance trajectory with Trane Technologies’ global business vision. Acting as a senior strategic partner to ISC and business leadership, this role influences decision-making, guides the long-term operational roadmap, and plays a central part in transforming our culture, maturing our lean business operating system (BOS), for sustained competitive advantage. Included in this role is the oversight and continued development of all manufacturing facilities within CHVAC ISC, Unitary and Airside Business in the Americas region.

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.

Safety Sensitive Role: No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. 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.

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.

At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment.