Production Supervisor-2nd shift

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About the role

As a Production Supervisor (2nd shift) with Trane Technologies, you will use your passion for quality and cost effectiveness in manufacturing to help lead our team in La Crosse, WI. You will monitor and coordinate the daily operation of a high-volume, lean manufacturing environment, and partner with other department leads/supervisors to achieve team and plant goals. The role is on-site (5 days per week).

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.

Skills

• 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.

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.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $65,200.00 - $93,660.00. This is a salaried position and is not eligible for incentives, sales commission, or overtime. The actual compensation will depend on factors 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 with generous incentives.
• Family-building benefits, including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

Note: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations. This is a safety-sensitive role that may require additional drug screening.