District Warehouse 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:

The District Warehouse Manager provides support for all warehousing responsibilities within a geographic district. This includes residential and light commercial HVAC equipment and supply facilities.

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 a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week. 
• 60-70% Travel required

What you will do: 

• Build strong relationships and work closely with peers to influence and coach behaviors to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in warehouse operations, collaborating with local leaders to refine processes and drive overall improvement.
• Interface directly with customers (internal and external), along with functional partners such as: Transportation, Inventory, Customer Service, and various leadership to ensure goal alignment and performance metrics are met.
• Facilitate warehouse safety processes, including conducting safety audits, investigating incidents, and integrating safe work practices into daily operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to warehouse team members, including participating in performance evaluations, development, and hiring processes.
• Leverage your Lean, problem-solving, and 5S/Kaizen or Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) experience to drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple warehouse locations.
• Utilize your expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Oracle, and Prophet 21 to optimize warehouse operations and ensure seamless integration with other systems.
• Initiate, plan, and support orientation and training programs to ensure team members are well-prepared and knowledgeable.
• Assist in coordinating warehouse moves and the opening of new facilities, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and quality by collaborating with field leadership and implementing effective inventory management practices.
• Provide assistance to stock and arrange products to optimize warehouse inventory turns and maintain organization.
• Ensure compliance with Trane standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor field warehouse operations, including the successful implementation of performance scorecard metrics.
• Provide other support services as needed to ensure efficient warehouse operations.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum  8 -10 years warehousing and distribution management and multi site, or large site experience 
• Ability to lead and support a safe work environment.
• Lean or problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach and develop associates and peers.
• Proven ability to follow through on commitments and details.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Team skills, both as a leader and team member.
• High level of personal initiative coupled with good planning, organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in business and problem-solving skills (including at the consumer level.)
• Highly self-motivated, goal oriented.
• Demonstrated competence in computer usage. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Oracle and/or Profit 21experience a plus.

This role has been designated by the company as Safety Sensitive 

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $85K 

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. 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.