Material Project Manager

Trane Technologies • Pueblo, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Project / Process Improvement Leader drives transformational change in material and information flow throughout the factory. The position focuses on compressing cycle times, improving inventory turns and service, and reducing waste across Materials processes. It regularly interfaces with suppliers, global procurement, operations, hourly plant personnel, engineering, finance, and plant leadership. It serves as the primary communication link between leadership and project teams, helping deliver projects on schedule and within budget while identifying risks, contingencies, and options throughout each project.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes.
• At least 3 years of project management and/or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with visual management systems.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Oracle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering.
• Experience with rate-based or flow-line (non-MRP) and job-shop manufacturing environments.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• PMP certification.
• APICS certification.

Responsibilities

• Calculate Kanban sizing based on material usage and replenishment times.
• Determine line-side material delivery and storage methods that align with TAKT time.
• Create and maintain delivery routes from the warehouse to assembly lines and measure route compliance times.
• Calculate warehouse storage capacity needs by part family using PFEP data.
• Maintain PFEP and item master information based on process improvements, current constraints, total demand by product family, and priority information.
• Help determine storage locations, including at the plant or offsite, based on usage and space while minimizing offsite storage costs.
• Determine suitable replenishment methods, such as sequencing, kitting, or Kanban, to meet manufacturing needs.
• Lead site Rapid Improvement Events focused on Materials Management processes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collect data to investigate process failures and identify sustainable solutions.
• Use Six Sigma and lean manufacturing tools to identify service, cash, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the Materials team with new product introduction and completion of team-related projects.
• Develop, implement, and drive adherence to standard work established by the materials council across functions.
• Work closely with NPD leaders.
• Conduct inventory management routines supporting NPD and material planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed