2nd Shift Catalog Assembly Production Manager
Trane Technologies · Columbia, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $108k–$151k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Columbia, SC. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- Base pay
- $108k–$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 South Carolina: typical posted base $108k–$151k. This one lists $108k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 19 production engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $108k–$145k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 68%
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- Six Sigma 37%
- New product launch 37%
- Kaizen 26%
- 5S 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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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?
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This plant: Trane Technologies in Columbia
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Full description from Trane TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
include ensuring alignment across shifts and adjacent areas, completing Leader Standard Work, and actively supporting Daily Management Excellence (DME) activities.
This position does not involve running daily containment, leading routine floor‑level problem solving, performing Supervisor duties, or stepping into daily operations except when absolutely necessary.
What you will do
- ◆Managing area SQDIP performance
- ◆Removing barriers impacting performance
- ◆Supporting Supervisor development and effectiveness
- ◆Reviewing performance trends and identifying gaps
- ◆Aligning resources to support area needs
- ◆Ensuring alignment across shifts and areas
- ◆Completing Leader Standard Work
- ◆Supporting Daily Management Excellence (DME) activities
responsibilities
- ◆Stepping into daily operations except when necessary
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you
The Catalog Assembly Production Manager is responsible for overseeing operational performance across the area, with a focus on SQDIP results, resource alignment, and cross‑shift consistency. This role ensures barriers to performance are identified and removed, enabling Supervisors and teams to operate effectively. The Production Manager supports Supervisor development, reviews performance trends to identify gaps, and coordinates resources to meet area needs. Additional
Not Responsible For
- •Running daily containment
- •Leading routine problem solving on the floor
- •Performing Supervisor
What you will bring
- •Strong understanding of SQDIP principles and the ability to manage performance across all elements
- •Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and support Supervisors
- •Ability to analyze performance trends, interpret data, and identify systemic gaps
- •Skill in removing operational barriers and enabling teams to maintain stable performance
- •Strong resource‑planning and organizational skills to align staffing and capabilities across the area
- •Ability to ensure consistent standards and practices across shifts and adjacent functions
- •Demonstrated capability in completing Leader Standard Work and reinforcing operational discipline
- •Experience supporting and sustaining Daily Management Excellence (DME) practices
- •Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional coordination
- •Ability to make sound decisions based on data, team feedback, and operational needs
- •High level of accountability, with the ability to drive improvements through leadership rather than direct intervention
- •Ability to remain steady, objective, and effective in a fast‑paced, multi‑shift production environment
Yes 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.