Materials Manager

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: Trane Technologies is hiring a Materials Manager in Fort Smith. The Materials Manager will be responsible for all production scheduling, materials planning, inventory strategy, and all materials project initiatives across the facility. This position is also a key enabler of lean and continuous improvement in the plant. Key performance indicators for this position are inventory turns, on-time shipping to requested date and/or order fill rate, and days past due for all products and lines for the site.

Safety and Integrity.  Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with the company's policies and procedures and are in compliance with health and safety guidelines.  Primary point of responsibility for materials management including warehouse management and planning strategy for the entire site. Ensures optimization of materials management activities including scheduling, purchasing, inventory planning, supplier performance measurement, and indirect materials management. Responsible for the implementation, support and compliance of the Materials and SIOP standard work playbook processes and systems to facilitate the fulfillment process from production planning to material procurement and order management. Plant logistics and material handling. Lead the execution of receiving, shipping, warehousing, and production parts presentation using efficient and effective processes Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers. Continuous Improvement.  Leads/contributes to cross-functional initiatives such as improving delivery speed, on-time delivery, supplier integration, and lean processes in order to synchronize business processes and maximize inventory optimization opportunities.  Use lean 6 sigma tools when applicable. Manage suppliers, materials and inventory in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Lean Six-Sigma manufacturing environment. Provide required support to Global Procurement Commodity Leaders as needed during supplier selection process, as well as promoting APICS certification throughout the facility. Ensure alignment of the production plan to the published SIOP consensus plan. Technology. Provide local leadership supporting the implementation and changes to business processes, planning systems, and ERP systems.  People Leadership and Development. Leads local planning function and ensured that local planning teams are properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.  Guides, motivates, and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies for the benefit of both Trane and the employee.

Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 10 years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships. A minimum of 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 in operations,