At
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 what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Job Summary:
To coordinate, organize and supervise all production process methods and engineering activities that enable production. This includes sustaining engineering, new product launch processes and continuous improvement activities. The position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining all production processes to drive quality and efficiency and to develop manufacturing plans which improve operations competitiveness
Responsibilities:
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Assumes responsibility for all Capital planning, CER creations and Approvals, Capital Project Timing and Implementation, Capital Spending and Budgeting
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Assumes responsibility for Plant VA/VE Savings
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Drives Labor and O/H meetings and savings with internal plant associates to meet 5% year over year goal
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Works with organizations within Trane Technologies but outside of Vidalia Facility to help organize and set manufacturing direction
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Ensures all equipment meets OSHA compliant safety regulations
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Manages engineering resources for all precision machining and precision assembly operations
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Drives engineering principles and discipline through mentoring, training and project reviews including: PFMEA, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Dynamic Control Plans (DCP), 8D’s, Project Management and Simultaneous Engineering
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Improves shop floor productivity and drives controllable spending reduction
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Develops and implements recommendations for Improving Efficiency and Profitability of Plant
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Manages all new product introductions with disciplined up-front manufacturing involvement and program management deliverable execution
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Coordinates activities of sub-contractors and service reps
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Manages, develops and improves all manufacturing standards including: machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings and cycle times.
Qualifications:
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BS degree preferred but will consider manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
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Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing environment.
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Previous management experience required ability to quickly determining root cause utilizing 8D’s and 5why tools.
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Ability to quickly assess manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing
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Knowledge of basic design and manufacturing datum development and its effect in manufacturing processes
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Knowledge of material supply chain and operations functions a plus.
Key Competencies:
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Ability to utilize engineering principles to develop robust manufacturing processes the first time
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Ability to use such management-leadership techniques such as; project mgt., objective development and project review disciplines
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Fluent knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, machining, assembly and quality control processes
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Strong leadership skills to drive engineering principles and processes
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Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
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Strong presentation skills to upper leadership and peers
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Understanding of Lean Six Sigma programs.
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Knowledge of new model launch requirements and processes to ensure flawless launch goals
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Extensive PC Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word)
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Requires cross functional communication, simultaneous engineering and reporting
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 what’s 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.
