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Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

Trane Technologies

La Crosse, WIJob$114–205K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$114–205K/yr
Location
La Crosse, WI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The role coordinates supervisors and production workers to keep manufacturing operations aligned with production specifications and standards, with a priority on safety and quality. The leader oversees daily production, employee performance, process improvements, and budget requirements while supporting effective department operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeanRaw MaterialsQuality SystemsHealth and Safety ComplianceProcess SupervisionCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPrioritizationTask and Project ManagementAttention to DetailAccuracyIndependent WorkMultitaskingAdaptabilityChange ManagementOracleAprisoExcelPowerPointWord

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or Related Field8+ Years Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , 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.

Learn about our benefits (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

Job Summary:

Trane Technologies is hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Operations Leader in La Crosse, WI. In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day activities of supervision and production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and standards. The Sr. Manufacturing Operations Leader plays a vital role in ensuring department is run effectively with priority on safety and quality by leading the daily activities of supervisors and production staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors the volume and quality of output and makes necessary adjustments so that production specifications are met, resources are used efficiently and performance problems can be identified and resolved.

  • Reviews and compiles operations records, such as yield, scrap, and maintenance costs.

  • Responsible for individual employee performance to accepted standards, including but not limited to safety, workmanship, attendance, and job performance. Grow the positive employee relationships that exist within organizations, including manufacturing relations and facilitation of an environment to support high-performance work teams.

  • Contributes to the development and implementation of new processes, tools and/or equipment.

  • Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the department.

  • Supervise staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment are operated safely.

  • Develop and operate within budget requirements.

  • Determine and implement improvements to the production process

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

  • Minimum of 8-10 years progressive manufacturing experience.

  • Knowledge of process improvement techniques (Lean).

  • Knowledge of raw materials, quality systems and standards.

  • Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in supervision of multiple processes.

Key Competencies:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, are essential for the role.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.

  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

  • Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must be able to adapt to and drive change effectively.

  • Excellent systems capabilities (Oracle, Apriso, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$113,600.00 - $204,609.99

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. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.

  • Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

  • 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,866 open Production Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$114–205K/yr
  • Wisconsin median$70–85K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$73–99K/yr692 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $159K, is 99% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($80K) — in the top quarter of Production Supervisor salary ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 141 open Production Supervisor jobs in Wisconsin and 1,866 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Production Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 1,282 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 165 of the 1,866 open Production Supervisor jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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