Sr Manager - Plant Quality LSS

Trane Technologies • Noblesville, IN

115d • $88,500 - $150,000

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring a Sr. Manager - Plant Quality in Noblesville, Indiana. The Sr. Manager - Plant Quality is responsible for Plant Quality within multiple operations facilities within the LSS Equipment business and its adherence to their unique and separate Quality Management System (QMS) as defined by ISO/FDA certifications comprised of a medical device ISO13485/MDR plant and an ISO9001 plant. This position will lead a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and managers and will partner heavily with the SBU Quality Leader, Plant Managers and other department leaders throughout LSS. Plant quality encompasses many regulatory requirements in the development and monitoring of process controls and control plans, APQP deployment for NPD, CAPA, metrology design, calibration, final test and other quality gates, incoming inspection, management of NCM, unit and part repair and deviation management, defect tracking and management, quality system creation and deployment and compliance assurance. This role will champion and support the LSS Quality BOS creation and deployment and will be heavily connected to NPD rollout and topline growth initiatives and PGT team involvement. Lastly, this role will create and own Quality KPI's and budgets for their facilities and will report directly to the SBU Quality Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years related work experience in an ISO regulated production or product engineering environment.
• At least 5 years in a quality leadership role (prefer ISO13485 experience/FDA).
• Strong problem-solving skills using methods such as 8-D, DMAIC, CAPA.
• Familiarity with AIAG/ASQ requirements including PPAP, PFMEA, APQP, and SPC.
• Ability to balance interests of a variety of customers and readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands.
• Ability to read and understand and interpret complicated engineering drawings and/or test data.
• Ability to develop procedures and training materials using applicable software tools (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate to all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and implement novel solutions to meet business needs.
• Ability to work both independently and in partnership with others.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross functional teams while assuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as role model for Trane Technologies Leadership Principles and LSS values by maintaining positive internal/external relationships.
• Embraces and values diversity in all forms; promoting individual growth and development.
• Actively promotes Continuous Improvement culture and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the achievement of company goals/objectives.
• Enforce, promote and comply with workplace safety procedures for self and team.
• Leads, mentors, communicates expectations and evaluates performance of the plant quality team.
• Ensures quality assurance activities, including product and customer regulatory audits, final product test and release, calibration system, internal DPU/COPQ tracking and resolution management.
• Provides coaching, guidance, and support for the continued professional and leadership development of the team.
• Lead strategic quality advancements through planning of product quality audits; root cause investigation and corrective action planning.
• Champions ISO/FDA and Quality programs within Manufacturing facilities.
• Develops, implements and improves internal defect data collection methods.
• Champions internal quality KPI and develops reports and analyzes data for trends and quality improvement opportunities.
• Applies problem solving techniques to improve and sustain product quality and process effectiveness.
• Leads projects that could include capital equipment design and implementation as well as metrology design and process integration.
• Develops and owns the internal PPAP process, PCN, and other APQP elements.
• Leads team to deliver on the NPD and topline growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree