Senior Materials Manager

Trane Technologies•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Materials Manager joins the Integrated Supply Chain team in Fort Worth, Texas, and is responsible for production scheduling, materials planning and control, materials strategy, and materials-related projects. The position enables lean and continuous improvement in the plant and is accountable for materials department indirect labor productivity. Key performance indicators include inventory turns, on-time shipping/order fill rate, and days past due. The role serves as the primary site contact for materials management and optimizes scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management. It implements and supports Materials and SIOP standard work processes and systems across production planning, procurement, warehousing, and shipment. The manager works across functions and with suppliers to meet business and customer needs, improve performance, develop employees, and support operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of experience in integrated materials management functions in a manufacturing environment using lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
At least three years of managerial experience focused on standardizing planning and execution, reducing sourcing complexity, and talent development.
Experience with rate-based or flow-line (non-MRP) and job-shop manufacturing environments.
Experience with visual management systems.
In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems for manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution, and a strong understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.
Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to supporting internal customer requirements.
Proactive change-agent and leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while applying lean methodologies.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and resolve conflicts.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external associates at all levels, including by telephone.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Oracle knowledge.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for site materials management.
Optimize scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, materials movement, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management.
Implement, support, and ensure compliance with Materials and SIOP standard work playbook processes and systems, covering production planning through procurement, warehousing, and product shipment.
Facilitate collaboration with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Product Management, and Quality in support of strategic goals.
Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming processes and material suppliers.
Lead the selection, development, and evaluation of personnel to support efficient materials functions and company goals.
Manage suppliers, materials, and inventory consistently with a Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing environment.
Work to meet and exceed customer requirements and pursue operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Plan, evaluate, organize, integrate, and delegate managerial work; organize activities and assign jobs according to staffing requirements.
Support Global Procurement Commodity Leaders as needed during supplier selection.
Promote APICS certification at the facility and develop a professional development program for materials personnel.
Ensure the production plan aligns with the published SIOP consensus plan.
Drive improved supplier relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.