Maintenance Manager
Trane Technologies · Greenville, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $84k–$151k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Greenville, SC. Identify, promote, and implement strategies towards equipment efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- TPM, Root cause, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $84k–$151k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 53%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
- FMEA 24%
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Trane Technologies
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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?
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Trane Technologies in Greenville
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
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What you will do
- ◆Lead and manage all maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment and infrastructure.
- ◆Develop and execute a proactive, forward thinking maintenance strategy incorporating preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- ◆Oversee the accuracy, organization, and fiscal management of the storeroom, including stock and non stock items, purchasing processes, and inventory control.
- ◆Manage maintenance and facility budgets, ensuring responsible spend and cost effective resource planning.
- ◆Develop and manage a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- ◆Lead, coach, and develop the Maintenance and Maintenance Engineering teams to drive performance, engagement, and technical capabilities.
- ◆Identify, implement, and sustain productivity focused initiatives that drive operational efficiency.
- ◆Responsible for coaching and improving individual employee performance to acceptable standards, including but not limited to workmanship, attendance, safety and job performance.
- ◆Drive ABC Reliability and mitigate machine downtime by developing strategies such as redundancy, playbooks, predictive maintenance, and other Maintenance tools.
- ◆Support equipment reliability initiatives through data analysis, root cause analysis, and structured RCA processes.
- ◆Collaborate cross functionally with Operations, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and other teams to ensure alignment with plant goals and requirements.
- ◆Promote and maintain a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across maintenance and facility operations.
- ◆Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and facility improvements.
- ◆Identify, promote, and implement strategies towards equipment efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
- ◆Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to company policies, OSHA Requirements, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What’s in it for you
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all facility and machine maintenance activities at the Greenville, SC manufacturing site. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and performance of plant assets through strategic planning, proactive maintenance practices, and effective leadership of the maintenance and facility teams. The Maintenance Manager also oversees storeroom operations, productivity initiatives, maintenance spend, and the overall reliability of equipment and infrastructure. This role collaborates closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Quality, and other cross‑functional partners to support overall plant success.
What you will bring
- •Bachelor’s degree preferred, relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- •5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems.
- •Demonstrated experience coaching others in structured problem‑solving methodologies such as A3, 9‑Step, Fishbone, and similar tools.
- •Proven ability to oversee, analyze, and accurately forecast maintenance and facility operating expenses.
- •Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- •Experience managing budgets, inventory, and overall maintenance spend.
- •Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- •Ability to collaborate effectively across multi‑functional teams
- •Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- •Experience in participating or leading SCRUM reporting.
- •Proficient in Excel, Word, and other major Microsoft office tools.
- •Highly engaged with your team – able to make connections, listen, and take action to implement strategic change
- •Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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 designat