On-Site Plant Production Leader

Trane Technologies plc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Education and training opportunities

Family building benefits

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc is seeking a skilled on-site manufacturing supervisor to lead a production team in a fast-paced environment. You will drive safety, quality, cost, and throughput while collaborating across departments to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes coaching, adaptability, and strong communication to align goals with leadership and production teams. Competitive benefits start on day one and compensation reflects experience.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing supervisory or leadership experience.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Effective communication skills that demonstrate a supportive team member.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall performance of the team, focusing on safety, quality, cost, time, and output.
• Supervise materials usage to ensure a smooth production flow.
• Support ongoing plant programs and goals by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with other department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, HR, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.
• Regularly communicate goals and plant-wide initiatives with the leadership team and all members.
• Engage in training, development, and fostering positive employee relations.
• ADAPTABILITY: Managing conflicting demands, shifting priorities based on production needs, and adjusting plans to maintain efficiency and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• COACHING: Providing guidance and feedback to production associates, helping them improve performance through training and development initiatives and having performance improvement conversations.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicating updates, ensuring smooth production operations, and serving as a link between leadership and production teams for critical decision-making.
• CRITICAL THINKING: Evaluating alternative solutions during process improvements and solving production-related problems to enhance efficiency.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Collaborating with various department supervisors, resolving team conflicts, and maintaining effective working relationships within the plant.
• LEADERSHIP: Guiding teams in achieving production goals, implementing plant-wide communication, and motivating teams to adhere to safety, quality, and cost targets.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifying production-related issues and implementing process improvements to ensure consistent output quality and adherence to safety regulations; supporting plant goals such as units per man hour, safety and 5S, TAKT attainment, and cost as measured by overall plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Conflict management

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Trane Technologies plc is seeking a skilled on-site manufacturing supervisor to lead a production team in a fast-paced environment. You will drive safety, quality, cost, and throughput while collaborating across departments to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes coaching, adaptability, and strong communication to align goals with leadership and production teams. Competitive benefits start on day one and compensation reflects experience.