Material Project Manager

Trane Italia•La Crosse, WI

3d•$75,700 - $135,835•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Materials Project Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and improving processes of moving, staging, and storing materials throughout the supply chain, including material and information flow, warehouse and logistics optimization, kitting, lineside material presentation, and returnable packaging design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, packaging, or manufacturing engineering or similar discipline is preferred; relevant years of experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the integrated functions of manufacturing.
Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
Experience with visual management systems and lean manufacturing.
Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
Must have solid interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff and to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, RFID systems, PFEP development, and management of change.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, ERP systems, and MES systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop inbound and outbound material delivery systems throughout our local factories and warehouses.
Optimize material storage and kitting processes by analyzing workflow, space requirements, equipment requirements, storage and conveyance methods.
Create and support lean, visual management schemes, replenishment triggers, and material presentation to enable operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain standard work for managing, sequencing, and troubleshooting interplant logistics.
Ensure staff is well educated, well-informed, and following standard work.
Lead the design, development and procurement of material handling equipment required for warehouse management and lineside material staging including storage solutions, customized carts and skids, returnable packaging, and powered industrial vehicles.
Maintain efficient workflow by planning warehouse layout, supplier delivery, and product handling systems.
Evaluate and manage capital projects as needed.
Ensure ergonomic and safe conditions for loading, unloading, and delivering material to production areas.
Actively participate in layered audits and behavior-based safety inspections.
Assist with master planning data for Plan for Every Part (PFEP) including packaging, storage and delivery of material.
Participate in phase-in / phase-out programs and new product introductions.
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, and complying with regulations.

Benefits

Health insurance
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
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.
15 vacation days
9 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
Sick leave
Additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs
Tuition assistance
Student debt support