Materials Operations Manager

Trane Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 108,237 - 151,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Columbia, SC is seeking a Materials Production Manager responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the receiving, raw material warehouse, inventory control and material flow in production areas. This role ensures timely unloading and accurate inventory to support manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing, with experience in lean processes and MRP-free environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with rate-based or flow line environments; lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Improve costs and productivity while meeting site goals.
• Ensure timely unloading, receiving, storage and delivery to production areas.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reporting.
• Lead materials replenishment and picking to supply production lines.
• Develop and deploy replenishment methods (Kanban, sequencing).
• Collaborate with engineering on replenishment methods.

Skills

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Inventory control software

Job description

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

On-Site (5 days)

What’s In It For You

The Materials Production Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing and controlling of the receiving, raw material warehouse, inventory control, material flow and supermarkets in assigned shifts and areas of production. Prepares schedules for receiving materials to control flow of goods and regulate warehouse space. In addition, this position is accountable for material inventory accuracy and cycle counting routines to drive accurate perpetual records on the material stored in the warehouse. This leader could also be responsible for leading the materials replenishment teams, with responsibility to ensure materials are delivered to point-of-use per standard work.

What You Will Do

• Recommend improvements to reduce costs and drive productivity within the department while achieving site specific goals.
• Ensure timely unloading, receiving, storage and delivery of material to the production areas
• Maintains inventory and product loss control, coordinates timely and accurate shipping and receiving, and ensures safety/operational guidelines are met.
• Maintain cycle count standard work goals with the long-term objective of achieving cycle count certification
• Maintain and issue inventory reporting, including inventory accuracy, cycle count metrics and scrap processing
• Implement and enforce standard work across the functions
• Drive continuous improvement activities in all functional areas
• Provide leadership in selecting, developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Organize activities & assigning jobs according to the staff requirements.
• Works with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review and monitor the work of supervised staff to maximize productivity warehouse.
• Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating
• Leads material replenishment and picking activities for the factory, ensuring that delivery of parts to production lines is done per standard work instructions.
• Works with engineering teams to design and deploy various replenishment methods in the factory (i.e. Kanban, sequencing, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the integrated functions of manufacturing
• 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.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and any necessary certifications
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and other inventory control/shipping software

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$108,236.66 - $151,479.99

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• 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.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.