SBU Material Control Process Leader

Trane Italia•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$117,673 - $164,675•Hybrid

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. Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires. What's in it for you: This position is responsible for seamless material flow into the factory to support internal flow and is highly focused on employee development, supporting growth, improving customer experience, world class lean & cycle compression transformation, inventory accuracy, and productivity. Key performance indicators for this position are safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. This role reports directly to the SBU Materials, SIOP, and Logistics Leader.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of hands-on supply chain experience with direct responsibility of large supply chain operations
Demonstrates strong leadership through influence, though leader, and drives collaboration through the business
Expertise in ERP, MES, WMS, and material flow optimization
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business management or relevant experience
Experience related to automation engineering and design
Deep understanding of PFEP and ability to manage the lifecycle of material flow (phase in/out)
Proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment
Individual must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and can interface and influence up and down the organization to drive stakeholder buy-in
Demonstrated mastery of project management and analytical skills
In-depth understanding of world-class materials management execution
Must be able to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and effective implementation of kaizen, six sigma and kanban material management operational excellence tools and techniques

Responsibilities

Facilitate the optimization of material management and inventory control through continuous improvement activities
Lead implementation of the strategic plan for business system applications and systems readiness. This includes but not limited to tools utilized for warehouse design, supermarket design, replenishment signaling (sequencing, kitting, picking), point of use delivery, automation engineering (low-cost automation, AGV)
Lead cross functional alignment related to layout and timing for material flow applications
Operationalize the optimization of material flow strategy (fork-free, material feeding, automation, cost optimization, floor space optimization, third part cost minimization)
Work with plant and SBU teams to design four wall material flow analysis and simulation with an effort to optimize cost
Identify cost/waste reduction opportunities for Material Other Productivity through continuous improvement approach.
Act as SBU liaison to drive Material Other strategy to delivery business results
Develop solution to material flow challenges associated to point of use delivery
Identify new and emerging technologies to enhance existing processes designed to stimulate a competitive advantage in supporting the new and existing business functions
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop team. Provide direction to analyze production issues, develop countermeasures, and issue resolution for internal material flow
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standard procedures
Develop strategies to optimize site-wide material flow through application of lean principles, process management, material handling strategies, and automation
Lead the implementation of a progress-based pull system to synchronize all last mile and internal material flow processes.
Implement world-class kitting and sequencing systems.
Oversee all aspects of the PFEP program including point-of-use and logistics considerations
Collaborate with enterprise technology leaders and manufacturing leaders to improve material and information flow
Optimize material delivery processes by analyzing workflow, staffing levels, space requirements, equipment requirements, storage, and conveyance methods
Maintain efficient workflow through development of standard work, area layouts, material flow maps and material handling systems.
Evaluate and recommend equipment as needed.

Benefits

health insurance
holistic wellness programs
fertility coverage
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