Plant Manager

Company: Trane Technologies
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. What’s in it for you: Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's 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 what’s possible for a sustainable world. 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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs. - Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. - Learn more about our benefits here! Where is the work: - On-Site (5 days). The company has designated this role as safety sensitive. What you will do: The Fort Smith, AR Plant Manager will partner with our team members in our Engineered to Order (ETO) fabrication & assembly plant to achieve goals for safety, quality, growth, profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction and employee engagement. This is an opportunity to watch your strategies be implemented and have a front row seat to rapid growth and evolution of both processes and teams. - Lead all plant functions including Manufacturing, Materials, Production Control, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Planning, Human Resources, Accounting, Mfg. Engineering, and Environmental, Health & Safety - Full P&L responsibility for an ETO business with 350 employees - Engage with employees on the floor in problem solving and process improvement actions - Support the development of employees at all levels of the organization in order to foster an inclusive work environment, high levels of morale, and strong employee engagement - Develop and execute a growth strategy, including plant expansion and resource development What you will bring: - Bachelor's degree required - 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including P&L responsibility - Familiar leading within an ETO / custom configuration environment - Problem solving mindset – experience implementing Lean / Operational Excellence culture & tools preferred - Highly engaged with your team – able to make connections, listen, and take action to implement strategic change - Servant-leader philosophy Equal Employment Opportunity: 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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