Trane Technologies plc
Quality Operations Leader
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sponsorship not specified$91k-$165kDetected 13 hours ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- The Quality Operations Leader leads line-side quality execution across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) standards and consistent application of quality processes.
- This role provides leadership to Quality Engineers with Quality Technicians reporting through that structure, and is responsible for building team capability through training, coaching, and exposure to quality tools and systems.
- The position also serves as a primary escalation point for production disruptions related to quality concerns and fosters a strong partnership and support culture with operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Quality Engineers overseeing day-to-day line-side quality operations.
- Drive standardized quality practices across shifts, lines, and production areas.
- Act as the primary escalation point for quality issues affecting production flow, including containment, disposition, and recovery support.
- Partner closely with operations, manufacturing engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve disruptions and minimize impact to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Build team capability through structured training, coaching, development planning, and practical exposure to quality tools, systems, and problem-solving methods.
- Develop a high-performing quality organization with strong accountability, technical competence, and customer focus.
- Support root cause problem solving and corrective/preventive actions to improve process discipline and reduce quality losses.
- Promote a culture of operational support, responsiveness, and collaboration between quality and production teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in inspection methods, standard work, layered process discipline, and quality support processes.
Requirements
- Progressive experience in manufacturing quality, quality operations, or quality leadership roles.
- Experience leading frontline leaders, such as supervisors, in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience responding to production quality issues, managing escalations, and driving timely containment and resolution.
- Experience with quality tools and systems such as root cause analysis, CAPA, nonconformance management, audits, SPC, or similar methods.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes in a fast-paced production environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong working knowledge of QMS principles, quality systems, and line-side manufacturing support.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and strengthen team capability.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
- $90,900.00 - $164,675.00 Compensation Type:
- Salary Incentive Eligible:
- No Sales Commission Eligible:
- Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Nice to have
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
Compensation
- $90,900.00 - $164,675.00 Compensation Type:
- Salary Incentive Eligible:
- Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors.
- The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.
- Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.
- We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
Benefits
- Review staffing, skills, and coverage needs to support production requirements effectively.
- 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 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
- Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Company info
- Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive.
- Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
- We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
- We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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