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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nOn-Site (5 days)This role requires travel within the designated Area (St. Louis and Kansas City), typically 25-50%, and a company vehicle will be provided.\nWhat's in it for you:\nTake the wheel of a multi-site business at the center of Thermo King's next chapter! As Area Operations Manager, you will shape and lead a broader, more strategic operating model that is core to our growth plans over the next five years. With responsibility for both Parts and Service performance across multiple locations, you will play a critical role in building strong teams, delivering exceptional customer support, and driving profitable growth across the area.\nLeading a team that typically includes Thermo King and Trailer Repair Service Managers, Parts Managers, and their corresponding teams, you will be responsible for the overall health of the Area’s Parts and Service business. This includes financial results, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.\nThis is an ideal opportunity for a strategic, hands-on multi-site leader who wants to build something meaningful, lead through transformation, and make a visible impact on the future of Thermo King. In this role, you will play a key part in an evolving leadership model central to our long-term growth. You will leverage your strong blend of business acumen, operational leadership, and people development experience to inspire teams, elevate performance, and drive results across a complex operation.\nWhat you will do:\nLead the overall Parts and Service business across multiple sites within the assigned Area, with full accountability for financial performance, operational execution, customer experience, and team engagement.\nProvide direct leadership, coaching, and development to Service Managers, Parts Managers, and other Area leaders, building a strong, accountable, and high-performing culture across locations.\nDrive profitable growth by improving service execution, expanding parts performance, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring consistent operating standards across the Area.\nOwn Area-level business planning and performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, margin improvement, expense control, productivity, and achievement of growth objectives.\nPartner across functions to implement strategic initiatives, lead continuous improvement efforts, and align site-level execution with broader business priorities.\nChampion a safe, compliant, and people-focused environment that supports employee development, retention, succession planning, and long-term organizational capability.\nWhat you will bring:\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; however, a combination of relevant work experience and proven leadership experience will also be considered.\nProgressive leadership experience in multi-site operations, service, parts, aftermarket, industrial, transportation, fleet, equipment, or similar business-to-business environments.\nDemonstrated success leading teams with responsibility for operational and financial performance in service-oriented or asset lifecycle support businesses.\nExperience leading leaders and developing teams across multiple locations.\nProven track record of driving profitable growth, operational improvement, and customer satisfaction.\nExperience in industries where business-to-business industrial-type asset lifecycle service is prevalent, rather than requiring direct Thermo King-specific experience.\nExperience overseeing both service operations and parts operations is strongly preferred.\nStrong financial and business acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasts, margins, expenses, and overall business performance.\nAbility to lead multi-site operations with a focus on consistency, efficiency, productivity, and customer outcomes.\nProven strength in coaching leaders, building engaged teams, and creating a culture of accountability and performance.\nWorking knowledge of service operations, parts operations, inventory management, and customer support in industrial or commercial environments.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to use data and performance metrics to drive action.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across teams, levels, and customer relationships.\nAbility to lead change effectively and translate strategy into execution across multiple sites.\nCommitment to safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.\nWillingness and ability to travel 25-50% within the assigned Area.\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$148,991.66 - $189,800.00Compensation Type:\nSalaryIncentive Eligible:\nYesSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: 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.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits 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!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\nPaid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. \n401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. \nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nYesThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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