Manufacturing Cell Trainer (Team Lead)

Trane Italia • Carrollton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At LiquidStack, a Trane Technologies business, the Manufacturing Cell Trainer (Team Lead) owns end-to-end performance of a manufacturing cell producing advanced liquid cooling systems for data centers and high-performance computing. This hands-on leadership role oversees safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development while establishing processes, systems, and team capabilities to support production growth and global demand. The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ramp new products, improve production, and build scalable manufacturing operations. The position is on-site five days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally with electromechanical or thermal/mechanical systems.
• 1–3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong experience with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs and drive operational performance.
• Experience supporting production ramp-ups in a fast-growth environment.
• Accuracy and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data center infrastructure, thermal systems, HVAC, or fluid-based systems.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
• Exposure to automated or semi-automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in high-growth or scaling manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing-cell performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people metrics.
• Meet production targets while maintaining product quality and reliability.
• Resolve production issues in real time to minimize downtime and sustain production flow.
• Monitor and improve first-pass yield, cycle time, throughput, and scrap KPIs.
• Lead, coach, and develop production associates; provide ongoing feedback, performance management, and skill development.
• Foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement, and plan staffing, workforce needs, and cross-training.
• Own manufacturing readiness and execution for new product introductions and production ramp-ups.
• Partner with Engineering on design for manufacturability and efficient product transitions.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement line balancing and capacity expansion strategies.
• Build and standardize repeatable, scalable processes.
• Own product quality in the cell, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer expectations.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions to eliminate defects and improve reliability.
• Implement process controls, visual standards, and mistake-proofing; support audits and traceability for complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Use production data, dashboards, and KPIs to guide decisions and improve performance.
• Lead kaizen events and structured problem-solving initiatives using methods such as A3, 5 Whys, and Fishbone.
• Apply lean tools including 5S, standardized work, and visual management to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on automation, tooling enhancements, test systems, process validation, capability studies, and process optimization.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and execution.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level