At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:  

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. 

Thrive at work and at home:  

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   Family building benefits include 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 in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where is the work:  On-site (5 days). The company has designated this role as safety sensitive.

What you will do:   

The Plant Manager for our Trane Creative Solutions Grand Rapids, MI manufacturing facility will plan, organize, staff and direct all activities of the facility to achieve Plant and Sector goals for safety, quality, growth, profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction and employee engagement. The Plant Manager will also lead production and plant operations to ensure the effective utilization of resources.

Principal Responsibilities:

Lead a business of 150-200 employees contributing over $85M of revenue annually with growth potential in a configure-to-order (CTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) environment. Direct and coordinate all plant functions including Manufacturing, Materials, Production Control, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Planning, Human Resources, Accounting, Manufacturing Engineering and Environmental, Health & Safety to assure common direction toward plant goals Guide and support the plant EH&S program in improvements, investigations and corrective actions to meet and exceed Federal laws and IR standards and policies Guide and support the plant quality system in procedures and controls to improve overall customer satisfaction, DPPM, first pass yield and warranty results Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction including the development of high quality products, systems and services, meeting delivery commitments and providing high value solutions Guide and support plant maintenance, facilities and manufacturing engineering improvements, process improvements, facility improvements and capital expenditures Guide and support plant resources in meeting material and labor productivity plans Direct the submittal of the plant’s Annual Operating Plan and business’s financial forecasts and response plans Direct and guide the long-term product strategy for the manufacturing business Maintain a positive rapport with all levels of the organization in order to foster and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, high levels of morale, and high employee engagement. Collaborate with all levels of the organization to insure alignment of goals and progress towards them along with short term and long-term needs and plans Fosters effective relationships and communication with a number of key contacts including CSO and end customers, sales leaders, plant leaders and product growth team members.Fosters innovation as a core value to differentiate and grow the business in partnership with CSO account managers and product growth teams.Lead and support the development of plant employees and plant succession planning activitiesUp to 30% Travel

What you will bring: 
 

Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred Minimum of 10 years experience in manufacturing operations required and a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing/plant operations leadership role Experience driving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives Experience with cultivating a Lean (Operational Excellence) culture in a manufacturing environment is required Proficiency in developing and implementing strategic plans, financial acumen Proficiency in Supply Chain Management Strong technical problem-solving skills Customer-oriented Advanced management skills

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.