Production Supervisor

About the role

As a Production Supervisor - 1st shift with Trane Technologies, you will use your passion for quality and cost effectiveness in manufacturing to help lead our team in Grand Rapids, MI.

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.
• Routinely communicate goals and plant-wide initiatives with the leadership team and all members.
• Engage in training, development, and fostering positive employee relations.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Coaching
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $65,200.00 - $118,860.00
Compensation Type: Salary
Incentive Eligible: No
Sales Commission Eligible: No

Schedule

On-Site (5 days)