Production Supervisor
Trane Technologies · Kentwood, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $65k–$119k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Kentwood, MI. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S
- Base pay
- $65k–$119k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live production postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 18% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $84k–$141k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ Lean 48%
- ✓ Union environment 33%
- ✓ 5S 33%
- Six Sigma 26%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention 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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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
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.
This plant: Trane Technologies in Kentwood
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician-1st Shift P5 · Manufacturing
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What you will do
- ◆Responsible for overall performance of the team, focusing on safety, quality, cost, time, and output.
- ◆Supervise materials usage to ensure a smooth production flow.
- ◆Support ongoing plant programs and goals by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- ◆Collaborate with other department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, HR, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.
- ◆Regularly communicate goals and plant-wide initiatives with the leadership team and all members.
- ◆Engage in training, development, and fostering positive employee relations.
- ◆The skills you will need to be successful from day one (with functional examples) include the below:
- ◆ADAPTABILITY: Managing conflicting demands, shifting priorities based on production needs, and adjusting plans to maintain efficiency and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- ◆COACHING: Providing guidance and feedback to production associates, helping them improve performance through training and development initiatives and having performance improvement conversations.
- ◆COMMUNICATION: Communicating updates, ensuring smooth production operations, and serving as a link between leadership and production teams for critical decision-making.
- ◆CRITICAL THINKING: Evaluating alternative solutions during process improvements and solving production-related problems to enhance efficiency.
- ◆INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Collaborating with various department supervisors, resolving team conflicts, and maintaining effective working relationships within the plant.
- ◆LEADERSHIP: Guiding teams in achieving production goals, implementing plant-wide communication, and motivating teams to adhere to safety, quality, and cost targets.
- ◆PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifying production-related issues and implementing process improvements to ensure consistent output quality and adherence to safety regulations; supporting plant goals such as units per man hour, safety and 5S, TAKT attainment, and cost as measured by overall plant performance.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you
As a Production Supervisor with Trane Technologies, you will use your passion for quality and cost effectiveness in manufacturing to help lead our team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will monitor and coordinate the daily operation of a high-volume, lean manufacturing environment, and partner with other department leads/supervisors to achieve team and plant goals.
Production Hours: 6:00 am-2:30 pm Monday - Friday
What you will bring
- •H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- •Previous manufacturing supervisory or leadership experience.
- •Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- •Experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
- •Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
- •Effective communication skills that demonstrate a supportive team member.
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.