Senior Lab Operations Manager

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable sustainable and efficient climate solutions for buildings homes and transportation its our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies and through our businesses including TraneandThermo King sustainability is not just how we do businessit is our business. Do you dare to look at the worlds challenges and see impactful possibilities Do you want to contribute to making a better future If the answer is yes we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging whats possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

• Work closely with the Lab EHS and all Lab team members to ensure that safety is the top priority for everyone (Leaders team members and visitors) while in the NA CHVAC Laboratories.
• Foster a quality system aimed at improving the Labs ability to consistently produce valid test results and data.
• Lead multiple Lab Operations teams that strive to continuously improve Tranes world-class CHVAC Engineering Laboratory.
• Talent Management recruit develop train and motivate Lab Operations team members while generating an engaged team approach with the rest of the CHVAC Laboratory organization.
• Apply standard work across all labs to eliminate waste and leverage best practices.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies in conjunction with the other CHVAC Laboratory Leaders for a world-class lab that are aligned with business objectives and lead coordinated tactical efforts to achieve those goals.
• Work closely with other Functional Leaders to understand development testing needs to plan the Lab Operations team resources needed to support on-time completion of the project deliverables per the customers requested due date (project milestones).
• Align tasks and priorities between Lab Operations teams.
• Support Capital Expenditure projects in collaboration with the Lab Engineering Teams that continue to enhance our world class CHVAC Laboratories.
• Align tasks and priorities between Lab Operations teams.
• Responsibly use and protect natural resources through conservation and sustainable practices.
• Responsible for Lab Operations expense budgets for the CHVAC Laboratory.
• Leverage other Trane Technologies laboratories to maximize efficiency in completing requested testing and provide data to the product development design teams.
• Ability to travel 10%.

• Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline and at least 8-years of industrial operations or Lab experience is required; OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
• At least 5-years of people leadership experience is required.

• Strong financial literacy with experience managing departmental budgets.
• Operations experience is preferred.
• Experience in project management and/or HVAC engineering is preferred.
• Proficient MS Office skills (Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word).
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to lead by influence and sound strategy.
• Excellent ability to coach motivate and engage others to develop high performing teams.
• Understands importance of putting customers first strong self-motivation and proven operational and technical skills will be keys to success.
• Demonstrated project and people leadership experience.
• Familiar with test equipment laboratory testing workflow processes and quality systems.
• Takes innovative approaches to improve processes and problem solving.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment and build cross-functional partnerships.

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Incentive Eligible:

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.

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.
• 401K match up to 6% plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• 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.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

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.