Distribution Quality Manager

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Distribution Quality Manager to join our leadership team in St. Peters, MO. The Quality Manager provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain quality levels of products through the entire value chain driving an effective quality system. In this role, you are responsible for quality compliance of all functions and driving continuous improvement to support our receiving, value services (kitting and labeling), rework, and shipping operations. The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication, and promote employee engagement that enables the team to meet business objectives. This position reports directly to the Distribution Site Leader with matrix reporting to the Supply Quality Leader. This position may require periodic weekend/evening work.

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.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the assurance of continuous improvement toward defect-free processes that create loyal customers and promote a learning culture.

• Develop a system for quality performance metrics and coordinate performance improvement initiatives.

• Ability to analyze data, make insights, and drive problem-solving at the source.

• Manage the resolution and follow-up of quality issues with internal customers, external customers, and suppliers.

• Manage, mentor, and develop associates; lead the assessment and establishment of education, training, and skills profiles for hourly quality technicians.

• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards, procedures, and controls.

• Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies, assessing and eliminating hazards, and improving housekeeping standards.

• Develop and lead Material Review Board meetings, reviewing quality events to drive corrective action and proper disposition of nonconforming material.

• Provide guidance and support in responding to deviations associated with warehouse and materials management operations.

• Drive and oversee improvements in warehouse and materials management processes, procedures, and work instructions.

• Provide training on a regular basis regarding products and package to protect guidelines for new associates.

• Notify Quality Management of any quality issues that may be regulatory significant or impact the acceptability of products or materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related area of study that includes Quality.

• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance in a lead/management role.

• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies; Lean, 5 Why's, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP.

• Experience with ERP Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and Order Management.

• Skilled in the investigation of root causes and driving implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, and Black Belt is preferred.

Essential Skills or Knowledge:

• Motivated self-starter able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility, and follow through without close supervision.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.

• Highly articulate verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects.

• Ability to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions and recommendations.

• Desire to continually learn and expand the knowledge base and provide continuous education for their team.

• Knowledge of UL, CE, and transportation regulations is a plus.

Haven't done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience. So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the best person for this role.

Compensation:

Salary: $80,000- $110,000

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee's growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

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.