Overview

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: Lead and provide support to material project teams resulting in change management activities within NPD, VAVE, Materials Functional Projects, Productivity, etc as assigned. Assist in the execution of change management projects and process improvements from the design/scoping phase through launch. In addition, coordinate implementation of initiatives and solutions as governed by the BOS (Business Operating System) and/or plant materials strategies. Assist in the set-up of new items on the factory floor for material flow, material infrastructure. What you will do: Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items. Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements. Develop and on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning. Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers. Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers. Analyze and select parts for KanBan and Supplier replenishment. Evaluate supplier performance and escalate to Procurement when issues occur. Maintains PFEP and item master information based upon process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information. Develop solutions during change management programs for delivery of required parts to and from production areas (WHM, Supermarket, Tugger delivery routes) Implement visual management systems (6S, standard work, WMS locations, etc) in support of assigned change management projects Support change management project teams to develop project deliverables, resources required, detailed implementation actions, and launch containment plans. Ensure compliance to BOS (Business Operating System) and standard work during change management phases and recommend modifications where needed. Ensure compliance to safety regulations and procedures are implemented during project phase Provide training to material operators as assigned during launch transition phase Develop supplier capabilities and assist in supplier set ups and transitions Manage PIV fleet requirements and needs Implement manufacturing technologies such as RFID, pick to light, VGV (vision guided vehicles), automation Coach and drive projects that improve all aspects of the materials organization Key Competencies and Success Factors: Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities. Understand special test/witness certification requirements and actions to achieve certification. Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems. Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal and external customer requirements. Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively Team oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others. Must be able to work well with external suppliers. Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing e