Trane Technologies

Focus Factory Manager

Trane Technologies$134K — $188K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools; Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to make timely decisions under stress.
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee performance of the work group, focusing on safety, quality, cost, and schedule adherence.
  • Coach and improve individual employee performance standards.
  • Act as the primary communication link between leadership and production staff.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts using Six Sigma principles.
  • Ensure ongoing training and development for employee retention and succession planning.
  • Administer talent management programs to enhance organizational value.
  • Train operators on safe, quality, and productive job performance.

Benefits

  • Benefits start on Day One for employees and their families, including health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Family building benefits such as fertility coverage, adoption, and surrogacy assistance.
  • 401K match up to 6% plus an additional 2% core contribution.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Educational opportunities, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
Full Job Description
Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)

What's in it for you:

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Focus Factory Manager of Operations in Columbia, SC. The Operations Leader provides direction to salaried and hourly production and support staff employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. Plans and assigns work, enforces policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Accountable for driving higher standards of excellence in manufacturing high quality products in a safe manner while assuring cost-efficient products and on-time delivery to customers, and for maintaining an environment of positive employee relations in a team environment.

What you will do:
  • Responsible for overall performance of assigned work group, including safety, quality, cost and output schedule performance.
  • Responsible for coaching and improving individual employee performance to acceptable standards, including but not limited to workmanship, attendance, safety and job performance.
  • Serve as primary communication vehicle between leadership team and production employees.
  • Provide leadership to continuously improve safety, quality and efficiency by the application of Six Sigma fundamentals.
  • Assures employees are consistently being trained and developed so that talent is retained and succession plans remove gaps in bench strength.
  • Administer talent management programs and processes to ensure that tools are being used to create value across the organization.
  • Responsible for training and developing operators and assuring that all employees understand how to perform the job in a safe manner to quality and productivity standards.


What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or other applicable field required.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools a plus; Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
  • Strong planning, problem analysis and resolution, and organizational skills.
  • Able to make timely decision in stressful situations.
  • Ability to listen to customers and translate into accurate, actionable specifications.
  • Must be team-oriented with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.


Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$134,805.00 - $188,265.00
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.

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:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Our innovative solutions have helped make buildings and homes comfortable, while more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. We also provide transport temperature control solutions that are used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Trane Technologies is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the tenth consecutive year.
Learn more about Trane Technologies
Size
37,000 employees
Market Cap
$39 billion
Industry
Net Income
$854.8 million
5 Year Trend
+0.9%
Revenue
$12.4 billion
NASDAQ

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