Lean Manufacturing Leader — Safety & Quality

Trane Technologies; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive safety, efficiency, and quality across production lines in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role focuses on supervising multiple processes, implementing new tools and processes, and maintaining world-class standards while building a high-performance team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering/Operations/Business with 7+ years in manufacturing, plus 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field with 7+ years of progressive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Candidates with an Associate degree and 9+ years of experience, or equivalent manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree, will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability; well-developed oral and communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervision of multiple processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture, including stop-work authority to maintain a safe work environment.
• Oversee production output and quality, making adjustments to meet specifications, improve efficiency, and resolve performance issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that reflects world-class standards.
• Lead employee performance in safety, quality, attendance, and overall job effectiveness.
• Build positive employee relations and support a high-performance team culture.
• Support the implementation of new processes, tools, and equipment.
• Improve team and departmental quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Supervise staff to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to standard.
• Operate within established budget requirement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Process supervision

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

Associate degree + 9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive safety, efficiency, and quality across production lines in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role focuses on supervising multiple processes, implementing new tools and processes, and maintaining world-class standards while building a high-performance team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering/Operations/Business with 7+ years in manufacturing, plus 5+ years in leadership.