Supervisor- Material Management

At Trane TechnologiesTM  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.

Trane Technologies is hiring a Materials Supervisor in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  In this role you will direct and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse staff to receive, store, and deliver material in cost effective, timely, accurate, and efficient manner.   The Materials Supervisor is responsible for implementing and driving change in a high volume, fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment.  Interacts daily with department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    
• Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as On-Site. 

What you will do:

• Responsible for overall performance of the assigned work group, including safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Supervises the activities of warehouse associates to support material handling and production requirements.  Evaluates team performance and conducts or coordinates training as appropriate.  Maintains staffing requirements and training records.
• Actively supports inbound and outbound material flow and inventory accuracy objectives.  Maintains visual management systems and warehouse transactional accuracy.   Maintains 5S and PFEP strategy with well-organized warehouse space and lineside staging areas.
• Oversees material withdrawals to assure appropriate inventory is available to maintain smooth production flow.  Tracks operational performance and drives continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse and equipment by directing inspections and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Maintains and adjusts warehouse layout and operational design.  Maintains inventory locators, material conveyance routes, and material triggering systems.
• Provide effective team relationship by ensuring employment practices are fair and consistent.  Uphold work rules, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and maintain time and attendance for payroll.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 5+ years of related experience required in lieu of degree.
• Must possess sound interpersonal skills and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Oracle R12 experience preferred.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, visual management systems, Microsoft Office products, inventory control/shipping software, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment preferred.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.

This is a Safety sensitive role

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed

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.