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2nd Shift Production Manager

Trane Technologies · Columbia, SC · 2 mo ago
MarketingFull-time

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About the role

The Catalog Assembly Production Manager is responsible for overseeing operational performance across the area, with a focus on SQDIP results, resource alignment, and cross-shift consistency. This role ensures barriers to performance are identified and removed, enabling Supervisors and teams to operate effectively. The Production Manager supports Supervisor development, reviews performance trends to identify gaps, and coordinates resources to meet area needs. Additional responsibilities include ensuring alignment across shifts and adjacent areas, completing Leader Standard Work, and actively supporting Daily Management Excellence (DME) activities. This position does not involve running daily containment, leading routine floor-level problem solving, performing Supervisor duties, or stepping into daily operations except when necessary.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

  • Managing area SQDIP performance
  • Removing barriers impacting performance
  • Supporting Supervisor development and effectiveness
  • Reviewing performance trends and identifying gaps
  • Aligning resources to support area needs
  • Ensuring alignment across shifts and areas
  • Completing Leader Standard Work
  • Supporting Daily Management Excellence (DME) activities

Not Responsible For:

  • Running daily containment
  • Leading routine problem solving on the floor
  • Performing Supervisor responsibilities
  • Stepping into daily operations except when necessary

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing supervision, management, or leadership
  • Strong understanding of SQDIP principles and the ability to manage performance across all elements
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and support Supervisors
  • Ability to analyze performance trends, interpret data, and identify systemic gaps
  • Skill in removing operational barriers and enabling teams to maintain stable performance
  • Strong resource-planning and organizational skills to align staffing and capabilities across the area
  • Ability to ensure consistent standards and practices across shifts and adjacent functions
  • Demonstrated capability in completing Leader Standard Work and reinforcing operational discipline
  • Experience supporting and sustaining Daily Management Excellence (DME) practices
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional coordination
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on data, team feedback, and operational needs
  • High level of accountability, with the ability to drive improvements through leadership rather than direct intervention
  • Ability to remain steady, objective, and effective in a fast-paced, multi-shift production environment

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $108,236.66 - $151,479.99

Compensation Type: Salary

Incentive Eligible: No

Sales Commission Eligible: No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including:

  • Health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
  • Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
  • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (up to 8% company contribution)
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Schedule

On-Site (5 days)

This is a Safety Sensitive Role. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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