Materials Control Manager
About The Position
As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. We are looking for individuals who dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities and want to contribute to making a better future. Trane Technologies is hiring a Materials Control Manager in Columbia, SC. The Materials Control Manager will be responsible for all production scheduling, materials handling, and all materials project initiatives across multiple focus factories and Product Growth Teams. This position is also a key enabler of lean and continuous improvement in the plant. Key performance indicators for this position are inventory turns, on-time shipping to requested date and/or order fill rate, and days past due for all products and lines for the site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
- A minimum of 3 years in managerial experience focusing on standardizing planning & execution, reducing sourcing complexity, and talent development.
- Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, visual management systems, scheduling, and lean manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities of team members to ensure goods are moved, handled, and stored in accordance with company protocols.
- Interprets replenishment orders, line requests, and shipping readiness aligning with customer demand.
- Monitors the effectiveness of handling procedures and space utilization and make recommendations for improvements.
- Prioritizes and assigns tasks to ensure that the team's resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
- Supervises the daily activities of material handling staff to ensure production schedules and targets are met.
- Trains new workers in the plant's operating procedures and standards.
- Supervises staff to ensure all materials are handled correctly and that all machines and equipment are operated safely and according to instructions.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
