Materials Project Manager

trane technologies

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Be 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. What’s in it for you: Lead and provide support to material project teams resulting in change management activities within NPD, VAVE, Materials Functional Projects, Productivity, etc as assigned. Assist in the execution of change management projects and process improvements from the design/scoping phase through launch. In addition, coordinate implementation of initiatives and solutions as governed by the BOS (Business Operating System) and/or plant materials strategies. Assist in the set-up of new items on the factory floor for material flow, material infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years minimum materials/planning manufacturing experience.
Considerable knowledge of industry related supply base and materials
Skilled in production and supplier scheduling.
Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities.
Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications
Experience with rate based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
Experience with visual management systems.

Nice To Haves

APICS (CPIM) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items.
Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.
Develop and on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning.
Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process
Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts
Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.
Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers.
Analyze and select parts for KanBan and Supplier replenishment.
Maintains PFEP and item master information based upon process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information.
Develop solutions during change management programs for delivery of required parts to and from production areas (WHM, Supermarket, Tugger delivery routes)
Implement visual management systems (6S, standard work, WMS locations, etc) in support of assigned change management projects
Support change management project teams to develop project deliverables, resources required, detailed implementation actions, and launch containment plans.
Ensure compliance to BOS (Business Operating System) and standard work during change management phases and recommend modifications where needed.
Ensure compliance to safety regulations and procedures are implemented during project phase
Manage PIV fleet requirements and needs
Implement manufacturing technologies such as RFID, pick to light, VGV (vision guided vehicles), automation
Coach and drive projects that improve all aspects of the materials organization