Area Operations Manager

Trane Technologies · King Of Prussia, PA

Level: Manager
Team: Production
Base pay: $127k–$205k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 10+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 24 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in King Of Prussia, PA. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

They ask for: 10+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Automation
Base pay: $127k–$205k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $145k–$200k. This one lists $127k–$205k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 30 production engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 29 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked: More than usual (10+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Lean 50%
✓ Team leadership 43%
EHS / safety 30%
✓ Automation 20%
Six Sigma 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: Trane Technologies in King Of Prussia

1 other open role at this site.

Sr Controls Technician -King of Prussia, PA · Controls · Technician

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What you will do

◆Driving revenue & profitability and achieving specific Annual Operating Plan priorities.
◆Monitors performance and progress of the Area’s project portfolio to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
◆Manages associate performance by monitoring effectiveness and efficiency in relation to specific objectives and operating plan goals.
◆Supports the Regional Controls Operations Leader in delivering business results and sharing department vision.
◆Strong collaboration with other Business Streams & functional leaders for greater inter-departmental collaboration and cohesiveness.
◆Directly supervise assigned Controls fulfillment personnel.
◆Identifies project needs, assigns personnel and develops detailed project plans.
◆Functions as the primary interface between the customer, vendors, sub-contractors, and internal expertise within the sales organization and fulfillment organization.
◆Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
◆Maintains high employee engagement through training, career development, a dynamic culture and retaining top talent.
◆Reviews and validates contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
◆Confirms Trane's ability to meet the performance and financial

requirements

by obtaining and analyzing customer data, project data, and implementation issues prior to accepting the project.

✓Leads as a local operations safety professional to establish & maintain a work culture that makes safety priority #1.
✓Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required.
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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 , and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King , 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 designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

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Where is the work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

Trane has an exciting opportunity to join and lead our Controls team in King of Prussia, PA, as an Area Controls Manager leading our Controls business! As the Area Controls Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Controls/Building Automation having direct responsibility for execution and targeted profitability while leading the fulfillment team to accomplish specific objectives in our King of Prussia office. This position is responsible for interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, coaching and mentoring employees; and resolving problems.

What you will bring

•Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Business with at least 10+ years’ work experience in building automation/controls, and a minimum of 5 years in supervisory capacity.
•Advanced business and financial acumen.
•Working knowledge of industrial and commercial HVAC systems and building automation systems.
•Must have exceptional proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
•Organizational expertise, strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Experienced and knowledgeable in construction processes associated with the installation & implementation of building automation systems and mechanical/HVAC projects.

Yes Sales Commission Eligible

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.

Safety Sensitive Role

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