On-Site Materials Team Lead — Lean Ops & Coaching

Trane Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Team Leader for on-site manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes leading other team leaders, coaching staff, and applying Lean principles to optimize product flow.

The position requires strong problem-solving and the ability to train others while coordinating schedules and overtime. You’ll participate in MDI board meetings and work to ensure safety, quality, and cross-department communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and influencing behavior in a manufacturing or operations setting.
• Ability to diagnose simple issues in processes and coach others to improvement.
• Completion of TLDP or equivalent leadership development program preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles applied to production flow.

Responsibilities

• Leads other team leaders and assists in managing operational issues to ensure effective and efficient product flow.
• Leads MDI board meetings and other Lean related activities
• Assigns work schedules and coordinates overtime
• Ensures the safety of employees and adherence to EHS requirements
• Monitors the quality of products and work
• Troubleshoots simple machines, processes, or products, or employee issues
• Leads and trains team leaders, provides feedback and coaching
• Frequently communicates with team members, supervisors, and across departments, and with plant leaders
• Coaches other team leaders

Skills

Lead others

Influence behavior

Problem solving

Coaching

Training others

TLDP completion

Lean principles

Learning mindset

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Team Leader for on-site manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes leading other team leaders, coaching staff, and applying Lean principles to optimize product flow.

The position requires strong problem-solving and the ability to train others while coordinating schedules and overtime. You’ll participate in MDI board meetings and work to ensure safety, quality, and cross-department communication.