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Lean Coach (Continuous Improvement)

Trane Technologies
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
At Trane TechnologiesTM 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.

What’s In It For You

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

Job Summary

Trane Technologies is hiring a Change Agent in Columbia, SC to support the Lean transformation by ensuring Lean principles, practices and tools are incorporated.

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.
  • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
  • Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
  • Learn more about our benefits here!

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

What You Will Do

  • Conducting process mapping to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current operations; Review existing and new procedures/controls to identify waste and build plans and organize teams to change.
  • Planning and executing Rapid Improvement Events or Just Do Its to eliminate waste from processes resulting in improved productivity.
  • Training/coaching line leaders or office staff in assigned area on problem solving behaviors and basic Lean principles, including flow, on demand, zero defects, standardized work and visual management.
  • Support adherence to event Rapid Improvement Event standard work by ensuring high levels of engagement and collaboration during pre-work, event week and post event weeks.
  • Fostering culture change by training, developing and coaching employees to adopt lean principles behaviors and follow the principles and practices of OpEx.
  • Collaborating with the Value Stream Coach, Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases.

What You Will Bring

  • Effective communication and presentation skills to various audiences.
  • Ability to facilitate a group’s activities and discussions using a defined process.
  • Viewed as leader who can energize and motivate inclusive teams, and a positive influencer of change.
  • Associates or Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline preferred (Equivalent education / training / or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree).
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement based tools and techniques required.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $51,000 - $85,000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary : $51,000 - $85,000

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