Production Manager - 2nd Shift
Trane Technologies · Clarksville, TN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $84k–$151k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Clarksville, TN. You will oversee daily production operations to ensure manufacturing runs safely, efficiently, and in line with established quality and production standards.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
- Base pay
- $84k–$151k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k. This one lists $84k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 56%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Six Sigma 28%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Trane Technologies in Clarksville
1 other open role at this site.
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
Full description from Trane TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Monitor production volume and quality to ensure specifications and performance targets are met.
- ◆Adjust resources and workflows to improve efficiency and resolve production issues.
- ◆Review operational metrics such as yield, scrap, and maintenance costs.
- ◆Manage employee performance in areas including safety, quality, attendance, and overall job performance.
- ◆Foster positive employee relations and support a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
- ◆Help develop and implement new processes, tools, and equipment.
- ◆Supervise staff to ensure production tasks are completed safely and effectively.
- ◆Support departmental performance while operating within budget requirements.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.
- ✓Demonstrated leadership ability and strong communication skills.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
As a Production Manager, you will oversee daily production operations to ensure manufacturing runs safely, efficiently, and in line with established quality and production standards. This role is responsible for leading production staff, supporting a high-performing team environment, and driving continuous improvement across the department.
No Sales Commission Eligible
No
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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- •Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Safety Sensitive Role
Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.