Plant Manager - La Crosse, Wisconsin
Company: Trane Technologies
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Plant Manager - La Crosse, WisconsinLa Crosse WI 2411 East 04,
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United StatesGlobal Integrated Supply
ChainRequisition # 2206108Total Views 2709At Trane Technologies we
Challenge Possible. Our brands including Trane and Thermo King -
create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes,
transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to
elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically
reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a
better world in mind. We boldly challenge whats possible for a
sustainable world.The RoleThe Plant Manager for our La Crosse,
Wisconsin facility will lead our flagship Trane Commercial HVAC
facility, manufacturing World Class Centrifugal water-cooled
chillers for a global market. Our La Crosse, Wisconsin facility is
the birthplace of Trane and maintains a rich history in the
community. With over 400M in revenue and 700+ employees, we are one
of the top employers in the area.Reporting to the VP, Integrated
Supply Chain for Chillers and Controls, the La Crosse Plant Manager
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. This key role will also lead production and
plant operations to ensure the effective utilization of
resources.Key Responsibilities
- 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 TT 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
- Be proactive and responsive to all facets of customer
satisfaction including delivery, schedule changes and special
instructions
- Lead through the Trane Technologies (BOS) Business Operating
System
- 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 plants Annual Operating Plan and
businesss 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
to foster and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment,
high levels of morale, and employee engagement
- Collaborate with all levels of the organization to ensure
alignment of goals and progress towards them along with short term
and long term needs and plans
- Partners with the Operational Excellence team to ensure the
effective development and delivery of programs to teach the
workforce lean manufacturing tools and concepts such as problem
solving, A3 thinking, leader as coaches, Kanban/pull systems,
Kaizen, Value Stream mapping, visual management, mistake proofing,
5S and cellular manufacturing
- Partners in the negotiation and application of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement. Works closely with local Human Resources and
Labor Relations to ensure effective administration of grievances
advanced beyond local management and local union level including
arbitrations
- Lead and support the development of plant employees and plant
succession planning activitiesCandidate Profile
- Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent technical
discipline is required, MBA preferred
- Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in manufacturing
operations required and a minimum of 5 years in a
manufacturing/plant operations leadership role, preferably as Plant
Manager of a small to medium sized manufacturing plant
- Experience in a Union environment a plus
- Experience with Environmental Health and Safety
- Experience with implementing Lean culture in a manufacturing
environment is required
- Leads and Drives the OPEX (Operational Excellence) culture in
the plant
- Proficiency in developing and implementing strategic plans
- Proficiency in Supply Chain Management
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Customer oriented
- Advanced management skillsWe 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.We offer competitive compensation and
comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive
in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our
winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We
share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly
challenging whats possible for a sustainable world.We are committed
to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We
are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national
origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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