Focus Factory Leader
About The Position
Trane Technologies is hiring a Focus Factory Leader in Columbia, South Carolina. This on-site role provides direction to salaried and hourly production and support staff in a manufacturing and assembly environment. The leader plans and assigns work, enforces policies and procedures, and recommends improvements to production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. The position is accountable for high standards of safety and product quality, cost-efficient production, on-time customer delivery, and positive employee relations in a team environment. The role provides strategic leadership for the Sheet Metal Fabrication Focus Factory, directing a complex operation involving press brakes, Salvagnini systems, CNC equipment, and related fabrication processes. It leads teams and works cross-functionally to meet business objectives, develop employees, improve operational performance, and prepare the business for future growth through capacity planning, process optimization, automation, capital projects, and Lean manufacturing principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or another applicable field.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
- Strong planning, problem analysis and resolution, and organizational skills.
- Ability to make timely decisions in stressful situations.
- Ability to listen to customers and translate their needs into accurate, actionable specifications.
- Team-oriented approach with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
Responsibilities
- Set operational priorities and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement for the Sheet Metal Fabrication Focus Factory.
- Lead manufacturing operations involving press brakes, Salvagnini systems, CNC equipment, and related fabrication processes to support reliable production and customer demand.
- Develop salaried and hourly teams, build organizational capability, foster accountability, and create a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other manufacturing leaders to align resources, remove barriers, and execute site and enterprise objectives.
- Lead long-term improvements through capacity planning, process optimization, automation, capital projects, and Lean manufacturing principles.
- Oversee assigned work-group performance, including safety, quality, cost, and output schedule performance.
- Coach employees and improve individual performance to acceptable standards, including workmanship, attendance, safety, and job performance.
- Communicate between the leadership team and production employees.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency through the application of Six Sigma fundamentals.
- Ensure employees are trained and developed, talent is retained, and succession planning addresses gaps in bench strength.
- Administer talent management programs and processes to ensure organizational tools are used to create value.
- Train and develop operators and ensure employees understand how to perform their jobs safely and to quality and productivity standards.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives, with benefits beginning on day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) matching.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
