Material Project Manager

Trane Technologies • Full-time • Grand Rapids • 2d ago

At Trane Technologies^TM 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. 

Job Summary:

The Materials Project Manager is responsible for improving material processes and systems through the use of Lean tools. 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.

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:

This position has been designated as On-Site.  The company has designated this role as safety sensitive.

What you will do:   

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 Optimization
Support and lead Rapid Improvement Events that focus on Materials Management processes
Maintain Materials Management software and other system integrations
Lead Material management forecast and planning system enhancement projects
Utilize six-sigma and lean tools to identify service, cash, and/or cost savings opportunities
Assists the Materials team with new product introduction and team related project completion
Develop, implement, and drive adherence to standard work
Report key Distribution Center (DC) and DSO inventory metrics and drive improvement
Educate the Material personnel on the various aspects of inventory management
Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

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 organization
Must 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 organization
Must have excellent analytical skills and ability to transform raw data into dashboards using Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau.
Must be detail oriented and highly accurate
Must have good understanding of manufacturing material flow in a distribution network

What you will bring: 

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related discipline is preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
5+ years’ experience in Material Planning, inventory management, or related field
Leadership ability and Project Management skills required
Servigisitics, Oracle, and Tableau software experience preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing processes preferred
APICS certification preferred and/or line of sight to certification
Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Access, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $ 90,000 - $125,000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and geographic location where the work is performed.

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. 