Senior Materials Manager — Lean, SIOP & Supplier Excellence

Trane Technologies plc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the Integrated Supply Chain’s materials planning, scheduling and inventory control. You will drive lean initiatives to improve delivery performance and cost efficiency across the plant.

You will partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance and Quality to align production plans with strategic goals, develop a high-performing team, and implement robust processes that support a strong, reliable supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management required.
• Minimum 5 years in integrated materials management in a manufacturing environment with Lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.
• Minimum 3 years in managerial experience focusing on standardizing planning & 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 (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow; Oracle knowledge desirable.
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
• Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies
• Must be a strong communicator and possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment and be proficient at conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead site materials management and scheduling.
• Optimize purchasing, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Implement SIOP standard work processes and systems to facilitate the fulfillment process from production planning to material procurement and warehousing, through product shipment.
• Facilitate interaction with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Product Management and Quality in support of the business’ strategic goals.
• Develop countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers.
• Provide leadership in selecting, developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of materials functions and Trane Technologies’ operating goals and objectives.
• Manage suppliers, materials, and inventory in a Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing environment.
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.

Skills

Lean concepts

MRP manufacturing

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Trane Technologies plc in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the Integrated Supply Chain’s materials planning, scheduling and inventory control. You will drive lean initiatives to improve delivery performance and cost efficiency across the plant.

You will partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance and Quality to align production plans with strategic goals, develop a high-performing team, and implement robust processes that support a strong, reliable supply chain.