Senior Change Agent
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 its our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies and through our businesses including TraneandThermo King sustainability is not just how we do businessit is our business. Do you dare to look at the worlds 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 whats possible for a sustainable world.
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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)Summary:
Do you have a passion for developing people coaching leaders building strong teams and nurturing a culture grounded in positivity growth and continuous improvement Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Change Agent to support our Residential HVAC business. This role is built around empowering individuals and teams strengthening leadership capabilities and cultivating a forwardmoving mindset where everyone feels confident and encouraged to contribute to meaningful change.
As a Senior Change Agent you will champion our Lean transformation as a cultural leadersomeone who inspires mentors and equips others to embrace new ways of thinking and working. You will guide teams through change with empathy reinforce behaviors that build trust and resilience and help create an environment where people feel supported valued and motivated to do their best work.
If you have handson Lean experience and a strong track record of coaching people development and leading teams through change we would love to connect.
The Senior Change Agent plays a vital role in embedding Lean principles into daily behaviors elevating leadership capability and strengthening the organizations ability to work collaboratively toward shared goals. This role drives improvements across safety customer value quality delivery cycle time growth margin expansion and inventorythrough peoplefirst growthoriented leadership.
Responsibilities
Champion People Development Leadership Coaching and Team Mindset
Serve as a cultural catalyst who models positivity collaboration and forwardthinking behaviors across the value stream
Coach leaders at all levels to build capability in problem solving communication emotional intelligence and servant leadership
Create a supportive environment where employees feel safe to share ideas learn from mistakes and challenge the status quo
Build strong crossfunctional relationships that promote teamwork shared ownership and continuous learning
Mentor teams through change by helping them build confidence resilience
and a growth mindset rooted in progress and possibility
Support Lean Transformation and Daily Management With a PeopleFirst Lens
Implement strategies that enable the value stream vision while reinforcing inclusive and collaborative behaviors
Partner with teams to remove obstacles simplify processes and create space for learning and innovative thinking
Use value stream mapping and other tools to help teams visualize opportunities and codesign solutions that move the organization forward
Serve as a Value Stream Coach helping leaders adopt Lean mindsets through handson coaching reflection and positive reinforcement
Lead and Facilitate Rapid Improvement Events
Facilitate kaizen events in ways that energize teams build confidence and encourage open dialogue and shared learning
Participate in gemba walks as a coach and partner helping teams develop ownership of standard work flow and takt attainment
Deliver Lean training that emphasizes teamwork engagement psychological safety and cultural alignment
Support teams after events to ensure improvements are implemented celebrated and sustained through strong habits and followthrough
Execute Key Lean and Daily Management Activities
Conduct value stream and workplace analyses while deeply involving employees in discovery learning and idea generation
Create and refine standard work collaboratively coaching leaders on how to support adoption through encouragement and constructive feedback
Strengthen visual management and problemsolving routines that keep teams aligned engaged and focused on growth
Lead issueresolution activities using a peoplefirst approach that prioritizes learning teamwork and forward progress
Strengthen Lean Culture and Organizational Capability
Identify skill and capability needs across the value stream and guide leaders on meaningful ways to develop their teams
Support clear positive communication of Lean and daily management initiatives that reinforce shared purpose and progress
Use Tranes change management model to promote adaptability psychological safety inclusion and continuous learning
Inspire participation pride and ownership in Lean activities helping employees see themselves as active leaders of positive change
Coach both employees and leaders to reinforce OpEx behaviors that strengthen collaboration trust and cultural alignment
Sustain and Track Improvement
Evaluate improvement areas while engaging teams in reflection recognition and celebration of progress
Update Mission Control Center results in partnership with teams and communicate outcomes to leadership with clarity positivity and transparency
Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred (equivalent education/training/experience considered)
Minimum5 years of experiencein a Lean environment with proven ability to coach leaders develop teams and build capability
Demonstrated success facilitating Kaizen events and driving measurable operational and cultural improvements
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to connect across all levels of the organization
Deep knowledge of gembabased continuous improvement and peoplecentered Lean practices
Familiarity with the Shingo Model preferred
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$69600.00 - $124950.00Compensation Type:
SalaryIncentive Eligible:
NoSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: 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.
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 includes 15 vacation days 9 paid holidays 3 floating holidays sick leave and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
YesThe 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Welcome to Trane Technologies. As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, we are putting the planet first.