Materials Project Manager

Join Our MissionBe a part of our mission! 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.Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.We boldly go.Where is the work:Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.The Materials Project Manager is responsible for improving material processes and systems through the use of Lean tools within the Residential HVAC and Supply. This position is expected to lead and support projects to compress cycle times, improve inventory turns, improve material availability, and reduce waste in all Materials team processes. In addition, this position will use data analytics to help the Materials team make more informed business decisions.Position Responsibilities:Works with Materials Management group to improve measurements, analysis, development, and implementation of tools such as gap analysis, process performance, problem escalation, standard work, and cycle time reduction to improve Customer Fill-Rates and Inventory OptimizationSupport and lead Rapid Improvement Events that focus on Materials Management processesMaintain Materials Management software and other system integrationsLead Material management forecast and planning system enhancement projectsUtilize six-sigma and lean tools to identify service, cash, and/or cost savings opportunitiesAssists the Materials team with new product introduction and team related project completionDevelop, implement, and drive adherence to standard workReport key Distribution Center (DC) and DSO inventory metrics and drive improvementEducate the Material personnel on the various aspects of inventory managementPerform other duties as assignedKey Competencies and Success Factors:Must have the skillset to drive lean transformation by eliminating waste and increasing the velocity of customer orders cycle time.Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple priorities at once, excellent written and oral communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage individuals across all levels within the organizationMust be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.Must be a flexible, decisive, and a proactive problem solver.Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.Must have solid interpersonal skills, ability to interact with various departments throughout the organizationMust have excellent analytical skillsMust be detail oriented and highly accurateMust have good understanding of manufacturing material flow in a distribution networkExperience and Skills Required:Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related discipline is required3-5 years' experience in operations, inventory management, or related fieldLeadership ability and Project Management skills requiredServigisitics, Oracle, Dataiku, and Tableau software experience preferredExperience with lean manufacturing processes preferredAPICS certification preferred and/or line of sight to certification within 24 monthsKnowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Access, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:$90,900.00 - $130,059.99Compensation Type:SalaryIncentive Eligible:NoSales Commission Eligible:NoDisclaimer: 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.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.Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulationsSafety Sensitive Role:YesThe 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.