Manufacturing Leader (Production Supervisor)

Trane Italia • Fort Worth, TX

3d • $84,740 - $118,860 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Leader (Production Supervisor) is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role responsible for supporting and leading day-to-day production operations while developing and improving processes to scale production capabilities. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, New Product Introduction (NPI), and process development in a fast-paced, high-growth or scaling manufacturing environment.

The position manages production activities and employees, monitors performance, addresses bottlenecks, and supports scheduling, staffing, training, and resource planning. It establishes standardized work and ensures production follows safety and quality requirements. The role leads continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methods, structured problem-solving, and manufacturing KPIs to reduce waste, defects, rework, downtime, and delays.

The Manufacturing Leader supports products transitioning from development into production, partnering with Engineering and Quality on prototypes, pilot builds, manufacturability, process development, and production ramp-up. The role also helps scale manufacturing by identifying equipment, tooling, staffing, and process needs, and by establishing repeatable production methods. Close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations is expected, alongside coaching and developing manufacturing employees.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, including demonstrated experience in a production or manufacturing leadership environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products from development into production.
• Experience developing, improving, or implementing manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a startup, high-growth, or scaling manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, standard work, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Experience creating or improving work instructions, process documentation, and standardized work.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work with Engineering on manufacturability issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where processes and priorities may change as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred; Black Belt is a plus.
• Experience with electro-mechanical or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Experience in HVAC, thermal management, data center infrastructure, industrial equipment, electronics, or similar industries.
• Experience with DFM/DFA.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with production metrics and manufacturing reporting.
• Experience supporting production ramp-up or new manufacturing lines.
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, or manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing activities to support safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Lead and support production employees, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and workflow.
• Identify production bottlenecks and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
• Support production scheduling, staffing, training, and resource planning.
• Establish and maintain standardized work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure manufacturing activities meet established quality and safety requirements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes and eliminate waste.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, downtime, waste, and production delays.
• Use structured problem-solving tools, including 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.
• Support 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and process flow improvements.
• Track manufacturing KPIs and use data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Help establish a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the manufacturing team.
• Support NPI activities as products transition from development into manufacturing.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to prepare new products for production.
• Assist with prototype, pilot, and production builds and identify manufacturability improvements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly methods, tooling, and fixtures.
• Work with Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues during product development and production ramp-up.
• Support transitions of new products from development into stable, repeatable production.
• Support manufacturing growth as production volumes and product requirements increase.
• Identify equipment, tooling, staffing, and process requirements needed to support production growth.
• Improve production flow and manufacturing processes as the organization scales.
• Support implementation of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Establish scalable processes that accommodate changing production volumes and customer requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to resolve issues and improve production performance.
• Work with Quality on defects, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on material availability and production constraints.
• Communicate production issues, performance, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Participate in NPI and engineering change activities to ensure manufacturing requirements are considered.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees.
• Train and guide employees on standardized work, safety, quality, and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, continuous-improvement-focused team environment.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of manufacturing personnel as the organization grows.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives, beginning on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed