Production Supervisor

Trane Technologies; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A world leader in climate solutions, Trane Technologies, is seeking a Production Leader for its La Crosse facility. This role involves overseeing production shifts, driving changes for efficiency, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and a focus on sustainable practices, starting with competitive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Fertility coverage

Adoption/surrogacy assistance

Holistic wellness programs

Qualifications

• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; practical experience is prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Support safety and efficiency by addressing production flow and waste.

Skills

Adaptability

Coaching

Communication

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

4-year degree preferred

Job description

AtTrane Technologies^TM and through our businesses includingTraneandThermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What's in it for you:

Be a part of our mission!As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

As aProduction Leaderyou will join Trane’s La Crosse team. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate daily operation of production shift with responsibility for achieving quality and cost effectiveness in an on time and efficient manner. You will be responsible for implementing and driving change in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment. You will interact daily with department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefitskick in onDAY ONEfor 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.
• 401Kmatch up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to8%company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support ofvolunteerandparental leaveneeds.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuitionassistanceand student debt support.
• Learn moreabout our benefitshere!

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as full-time On-Site in our La Crosse, WI facility and is considered safety-sensitive. This role will be required to work a second shift schedule; which is Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-2:30am and every other Friday.

What you will do:

·Responsible for overall performance of assigned work group, including safety, quality, cost and output schedule performance.

·Supervise the utilization of materials to assure an appropriate number of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identify wasteful practices and methods; report any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Manager; and report suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change.

·Actively support plant programs and goals, including but not limited to units per man hour, safety and 5S, quality, customer availability, TAKT attainment, and cost as measured by overall plant performance

What you will bring:

The skills you will need to be successful from day one (with functional examples) include:

• 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.

Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $63,500-90,000/annually.

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.