Manufacturing Leader (Production Supervisor)

Trane Technologies • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to support and lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and develop and improve the processes needed to scale production capabilities. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced, scaling manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods, support New Product Introduction (NPI), develop manufacturing processes, and help transition products from development into stable, repeatable production.

The position works closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to address production issues, improve performance, and support product and manufacturing growth. It also leads, coaches, and develops manufacturing employees and helps establish a collaborative, accountable culture of continuous improvement. The position is onsite five days per week and is designated safety sensitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, or a related field preferred.
• 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 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, including the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment where processes and priorities may change as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification; 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 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 cross-functionally to resolve issues.
• Support production scheduling, staffing, training, and resource planning.
• Establish and maintain standardized work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure manufacturing activities follow 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 Lean initiatives such as 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.
• 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 opportunities to improve manufacturability.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly methods, tooling, and fixtures.
• Work with Engineering on Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly considerations.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues during product development and production ramp-up.
• Support the transition of new products into stable, repeatable production.
• Help identify equipment, tooling, staffing, and process requirements needed to support production growth.
• Improve production flow and processes as the organization scales.
• Support implementation of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Establish scalable processes that can accommodate changing production volumes and customer requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to resolve manufacturing 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 team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of manufacturing personnel as the organization grows.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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