Operations Manager

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo 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.

Job Summary

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Focus Factory Manager of Operations in Clarksville TN. The Operations Leader provides direction to 300 - 400 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.

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here!
  
  

Where Is The Work

• On-Site (5 days)
  
  

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
• Ability to effectively adapt to change (environment, requirements, roles, Objectives)
  
  

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $102,000 - $150,000

Total compensation for this role will include an incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and geographic location where the work is performed.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

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.