Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Trane Italia•Fort Smith, AR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions, is seeking a Production Supervisor. The company is committed to putting the planet first, with sustainability being central to its business. This role is for individuals who are eager to address global challenges and contribute to a better future. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the overall performance of their team, focusing on safety, quality, cost, time, and output. Key aspects of the role include supervising materials usage, supporting plant programs, identifying process improvements, and collaborating with various department leaders across Operations, Quality, HR, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement. The supervisor will also be responsible for communicating goals and initiatives, engaging in training and development, and fostering positive employee relations. Trane Technologies offers an inclusive culture, comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and flexibility to support employees' work-life balance, aiming for a career full of purpose and impact.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Previous manufacturing supervisory or leadership experience
Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
Effective communication skills that demonstrate a supportive team member
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Guiding teams in achieving production goals, implementing plant-wide communication, and motivating teams to adhere to safety, quality, and cost targets.
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.