IT Manager

Join Us in Creating a Sustainable FutureBe 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.What's in it for you: The ISC IT Manager – Bloomington is responsible for the overall IT performance at their assigned facility in the Thermo King Americas strategic business unit (SBU). Supporting the site leadership team, the ISC IT Manager is the primary site contact for IT services and support across the front office, plant, and warehouse operations. Managing the local IT team, he/she works as a liaison between our key business partners, SBU IT and multiple IT shared services teams to maintain and improve IT service delivery. He/she is a key contributor to the development and execution of IT solutions supporting the SBU strategy to grow revenue, increase operating income, and improve productivity for the site.This role also supports the technology landscape across front office operations, manufacturing, warehouse management, inventory control, and material flow processes to help ensure operational continuity and drive business performance.This is an onsite position based at our manufacturing facility in Bloomington, MN. Also, the ISC IT Manager may have responsibility for overseeing IT services at more than one manufacturing location.What you will do:Responsible for the overall IT service delivery performance at the siteLeads, coaches and supports the local IT teamFirst point of contact for customer support escalations and major downtime incidentsBuild relationships with functional leaders to align solutions with business strategies across front office, plant, and warehouse functionsCapture demand and help prioritize project requests and change requests/enhancementsDevelop and execute IT strategy to maintain strong alignment with the business while delivering results for the site(s)Partners with operations leadership and IT to develop and execute IT strategy supporting annual and long-range plansTechnology advocate for the site, maintains alignment between Lean manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with company IT standardsAs part of SBU IT, works with enterprise IT and external partners to support site deployments in areas such as ERP, MES, warehouse management systems, and digital factory program initiativesSupports warehouse operations by ensuring effective IT solutions for inventory management, warehouse execution, material movement, and system integration across plant and distribution workflowsSupports front office business operations by ensuring reliable IT services, business application support, end-user productivity tools, and alignment with site functional needsCoordinates the site's participation and leads/manages the local execution of projects such as application implementations, technology deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and warehouse-related systems enhancementsPartners with operations, supply chain, and warehouse leadership to identify and implement technology solutions that improve inventory accuracy, material flow, storage optimization, and warehouse productivityApplies lean principles to IT standard work processes, standard application functionality and data standards to eliminate wasteParticipate in and/or lead continuous improvement activities and events within the site(s) including RIE's, VSA's, and health checksIdentifies opportunities to leverage and improve the use of technology. Develop improvement recommendations to optimize service deliverySupports the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of systems used in front office operations, warehousing, inventory transactions, and plant-to-warehouse process integrationWhat you will bring:Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Management or related technical discipline is required. Master's degree is a plus5+ years experience in a manufacturing IT environment, or equivalent manufacturing operations / engineering experience, with a demonstrated history of success and progressionExperience with manufacturing/shop floor applications and systems including MES/production execution, inventory/warehousing, warehouse management, quality and maintenance applicationsExperience supporting front office users and business functions, as well as warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material flow operations in a manufacturing / industrial environmentExperience participating and/or leading projects in a manufacturing / industrial environmentKnowledge of Oracle ERP System, Dematic Warehouse, Apriso MES, and warehouse management or warehouse execution systems is a plusUnderstanding of and experience applying Lean principles is a plusUnderstanding of factory automation, warehouse automation, and machine integration is a plusExperience with onshore/offshore models for both projects and operations supportAble to work safely in an industrial machinery environmentOvernight travel may be required to some of our North American facilities. Minimal travel expected (5-10%)Key CompetenciesAbility to lead cross functional teams to deliver IT services and oversee projects in a front office, manufacturing, and warehouse operations environmentStrong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills at all levels of the organizationAbility to influence teams and multiple prioritiesAbility to apply lean principles in both manufacturing and an IT services environmentData analysis, asset management, problem management and resolutionUnderstanding of front office operations, warehouse operations, inventory control, material flow, and supporting system capabilitiesFinancial / budget managementAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:$105,228.33 - $146,720.00Compensation 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:NoThe 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.