Production Supervisor

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At Trane Technologies™ 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  boldly go.

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 a Production Supervisor with Trane Technologies, you will use your passion for quality and cost effectiveness in manufacturing to help lead our team in La Crosse, WI. You will monitor and coordinate the daily operation of a high-volume, lean manufacturing environment, and partner with other department leads/supervisors to achieve team and plant goals.

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• 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!

On-Site (5 days) at our La Crosse, WI facility. Work hours are M‑Th 5:30 am–4 pm and rotating Fridays.

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

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Previous manufacturing…