At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Position Description Summary

§ Supports the sub assembly material planning process and provide daily support to production and management in regard to materials.

§ Responsible in ensuring the availability of materials in order to avoid production downtime or shortages. Supports with managing inventory levels through tactical and transactional tasks to ensure production scheduling needs are met.

Essential Job Functions

§ Ensure part availability to promote the flow of material and product.

§ Build and maintain relationships with Kanban/sequenced suppliers in regard to material replenishment and on-time delivery.

§ Monitor inventory levels to ensure production scheduling needs are met and communicate potential risks to appropriate individuals.

§ Support Grand Rapids production as the internal customer to ensure the needs of the external customer are met.

§ Participate in Operational Excellence activities (RIE’s, BPS, MDI, Gemba).

§ Engage in supporting activities involving lean manufacturing, supplier management, 5S, and other Company initiatives.

§ Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts.

Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.

§ Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.

§ Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.

§ Works to consistently meet and exceed customer requirements

§ Continuously strives for operational excellence and continuous improvement

Education, Experience & Skills

§ High School Diploma required. Associates degree from an accredited college/ university preferred. (3+) years minimum directly related manufacturing experience.

§ Experience with moving materials (pallet jacks, pivs, Hilo’s) in a manufacturing environment.

§ Computer proficient with basic inventory and or ERP systems.

§ Basic mathematical skills.

§ Lives the Trane values of integrity, respect, innovation, courage, and teamwork

§ Communicates professionally in small and large teams within 2-3 plant locations

§ Learns enthusiastically

Physical Requirements

§ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.

§ Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Benefits kick in day one!

• Medical, dental, vision

• HSA & FSA Options

• 6% 401k match (vested immediately), plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions (after 3 years)

• 3 weeks vacation, 40 hours sick time

• 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Be Well Program

• Fitness Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

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.