Manufacturing Engineering Operations Manager
Trane Technologies · Mcgregor, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $84k–$151k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Mcgregor, TX. In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day activities of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and standards.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- 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 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k. This one lists $84k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 94 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 93 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 10% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $107k–$153k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Lean 34%
- Root cause 29%
- ✓ Six Sigma 23%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = 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.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Trane Technologies
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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What you will do
- ◆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.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you
Trane Technologies is hiring an Operations Manager in McGregor, TX. In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day activities of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and standards. The Manufacturing Manager plays a vital role in ensuring department is run effectively with priority on safety and quality by supervising the daily activities of production staff.
What you will bring
- •Bachelor's degree required.
- •Minimum of 5 years progressive manufacturing experience.
- •Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
- •2-3 years of demonstrated leadership ability; well-developed oral and communication skills.
- •Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- •Demonstrated proficiency in supervision of multiple processes.
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.
- •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.