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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.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nOn-Site (5 days)What's in it for you:\nThe Project Coordinator - Operations & Productivity plays a critical dual role in driving operational excellence within the STP Controls manufacturing plant. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this individual facilitates the plant-wide Cost Savings (Productivity) program while actively leading the tactical, granular execution of projects on the manufacturing floor.\nThis role bridges the gap between project governance and shop-floor execution. The ideal candidate will combine strong organizational skills and baseline financial acumen to maintain project documentation and system tracking (including BIT), alongside the interpersonal drive required to conduct and implement projects on the production floor.\nWhat you will do:\n1. Plant Productivity & Cost Savings GovernancePipeline Facilitation: Facilitate regular Productivity and Cost Savings review meetings with Operations, Engineering, Materials, and Finance to monitor pipeline velocity and milestones.\n System Administration (BIT): Own the entry, tracking, status updates, and milestone verification of all plant productivity projects in the Business Improvement Tool (BIT) system.\nBasic Financial Analysis: Perform entry-level financial calculations to evaluate projected vs. realized cost savings, including labor run-rate reductions, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, material usage variances, and capital payback periods.\nDocumentation & Reporting: Maintain centralized, auditable project documentation, validation approvals, calculation worksheets, and charter records to support monthly plant productivity reporting.\n\n2. Shop-Floor Project ImplementationGranular Execution: Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, manage day-to-day execution tasks for production-related projects, line reconfigurations, equipment integrations, and workflow updates.\nFloor Presence & Coordination: Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor collaborating with Production Supervisors, Team Leads, Maintenance, and Quality technicians to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.\nPilot & Trial Management: Coordinate production trial runs, prototype builds, or new tooling test runs, ensuring minimal disruption to active customer build schedules.\nAction Tracking: Maintain detailed action logs, punch lists, and milestone schedules for open operational initiatives.\n\n3. Change Management & Operational ReadinessFloor-Level Change Leadership: Serve as a key change agent on the production floor, guiding operators and team leads through process, tooling, and workflow modifications.\n Standard Work & Training: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Training Leads to draft, revise, and verify Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure production staff are trained and signed off before full production cutover.\nIssue Escalation & Feedback: Gather immediate operator feedback during and after implementation; systematically troubleshoot bottlenecks and escalate technical roadblocks to engineering and operations leadership.\n\n4. Continuous Improvement & Opportunity IdentificationGemba Walks & Waste Identification: Regularly conduct shop-floor observations to identify operational bottlenecks, ergonomics/safety concerns, non-value-added activities, and scrap drivers.\nIdea Pipeline Generation: Encourage front-line employee suggestions, assisting operators and team leads in developing rough concepts into structured productivity proposals.\n Kaizen & Problem-Solving Support: Participate in and document Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen), 5S initiatives, and root-cause problem-solving sessions (A3, 5-Why).\n\nWhat you will bring:\nRequired:\n Education: Associate degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant technical experience. (Bachelor’s degree preferred).\nExperience: 2-4 years of experience working within a manufacturing, production, or industrial assembly environment.\nProject Coordination: Demonstrated experience coordinating project tasks, tracking milestone schedules, and driving cross-functional accountability.\n Analytical Skills: Proficiency with basic cost analysis, data entry, and project metrics using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, standard formulas, data validation).\nCommunication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to build rapport and lead change with front-line production personnel.\nPreferred:\nExperience working in an electronics manufacturing or electromechanical assembly plant (familiarity with SMT, box build, or controls assembly).\nDirect experience with enterprise tracking or ERP systems (e.g., BIT, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent manufacturing workflow systems).\nExposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, Waste Reduction).\n- Familiarity with formal Change Management principles (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) in an industrial setting.\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$30.96 - $37.45Compensation Type:\nHourlyIncentive Eligible:\nNoSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: 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.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits 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!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\nPaid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. \n401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. \nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nYesThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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