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Trane Technologies

Global HVAC and refrigeration efficiency solutions

Project Coordinator – Operations & Productivity

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSt Paul, MN, USA$30.96 - $37.45 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Business, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
  • Two to four years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial assembly environment.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating project tasks, tracking milestone schedules, and driving cross-functional accountability.
  • Proficiency in basic cost analysis, data entry, and project metrics using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, standard formulas, and data validation.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and lead change with front-line production personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate regular Productivity and Cost Savings review meetings with Operations, Engineering, Materials, and Finance to monitor project pipeline velocity and milestones.
  • Administer the Business Improvement Tool system by entering, tracking, and updating the status of plant productivity projects and verifying milestones.
  • Perform entry-level financial calculations comparing projected and realized savings, including labor run-rate reductions, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, material usage variances, and capital payback periods.
  • Maintain centralized, auditable project documentation, validation approvals, calculation worksheets, and charter records for monthly plant productivity reporting.
  • Manage day-to-day execution tasks for production-related projects, line reconfigurations, equipment integrations, and workflow updates under the Operations Manager's guidance.
  • Coordinate with Production Supervisors, Team Leads, Maintenance, and Quality technicians on the manufacturing floor to complete project tasks on schedule.
  • Coordinate production trial runs, prototype builds, and new tooling test runs while minimizing disruption to active customer build schedules.
  • Maintain action logs, punch lists, and milestone schedules for open operational initiatives.
  • Guide operators and team leads through process, tooling, and workflow modifications as a change agent on the production floor.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Training Leads to draft, revise, and verify Standard Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures, and ensure production staff are trained and signed off before production cutover.
  • Gather operator feedback during and after implementation, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and escalate technical roadblocks to engineering and operations leadership.
  • Conduct shop-floor observations to identify operational bottlenecks, ergonomics and safety concerns, non-value-added activities, and scrap drivers.
  • Encourage front-line employee suggestions and help operators and team leads develop concepts into structured productivity proposals.
  • Participate in and document Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen), 5S initiatives, and root-cause problem-solving sessions using A3 and 5-Why.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing or an electromechanical assembly plant, including familiarity with surface-mount technology, box build, or controls assembly.
  • Direct experience with enterprise tracking or enterprise resource planning systems such as BIT, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent manufacturing workflow systems.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, and Waste Reduction.
  • Familiarity with formal Change Management principles such as Prosci or ADKAR in an industrial setting.

About the Company

Trane Technologies

Global HVAC and refrigeration efficiency solutions

Trane Technologies focuses on climate innovation by delivering sustainable HVAC and refrigeration solutions through its Trane and Thermo King brands. It helps buildings, homes, and transportation achieve higher energy efficiency with high-performance climate control equipment and ongoing maintenance services. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated portfolio of energy-efficient products and service contracts across both HVAC and refrigeration, backed by a commitment to sustainability. Its goal is to lower energy use and carbon emissions for customers while supporting a healthier planet.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1871

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