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. 

What’s in it for you:   

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.  

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:  On-Site (5 days) our Grand Rapids, Michigan facility

The Returnable Packaging Project Manager position develops returnable packaging strategies, solutions, and standards for new and existing product to include inbound parts and finished goods through the full life-cycle of the product.  This position has a focus on delivering improvements in sustainability, safety, quality and cost by leading implementation of returnable packaging projects. The position will report directly to the Director of Global Distribution and International Logistics Operations. 

This role requires strong project management experience with specific expertise in packaging design and material handling. In collaboration with cross-functional team members from Product Management, Engineering/Design and Supply Chain, this role will coordinate support for structural designs, packaging specifications, costs and feasibility analyses of proposed packaging.  The successful candidate will have experience as a project manager and packaging engineering with documented results.  In addition, the candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to influence and guide others in the decision-making processes throughout product/project life cycle.

What you will do: 

•        Generate innovative returnable packaging projects for manufacturing and distribution operations that support enterprise goals for safety, quality, cost out, and sustainability. Lead facilitation of ideation events with business partners.

•        Manage pipeline of projects to ensure that enterprise goals are met for sustainability and productivity metrics.

•        Provides packaging project management expertise from design through implementation.

•        Able to work with internal and external parties to deliver an optimized packaging solution. Packaging includes returnable containers, inserts, carts, racks, and any other item which will hold parts, finished goods and/or supplies required in the material management/ logistics process.

•        Lead cross-functional team to implement packaging solutions at any Trane Technologies location, and support phase-gate review process as needed.

•        Seek out and work collaboratively with packaging material suppliers, internal engineering, and operations on packaging designs requirements and alternatives.

•        Recommend packaging vendor selection to ensure optimized processes and solutions.

•        Evaluate packaging solutions for “total cost impact” including material, transportation, capital and labor costs.

•        Acts as a subject expert in the area of packaging for New Product Development, Productivity, and Engineering Change projects.

•        Writes new procedures and process instructions as necessary and develops training materials and trains users in all tools, measurements and procedures required.

What you will bring: 

•        BS degree in a business or engineering related field.

•        2 plus years of combined experience in project management and/ or packaging engineering design.

•        Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

•        Ability to interpret CAD and other Assembly drawings, specs and layouts.

•        Experience in supplier evaluation, selection and negotiation.

•        Working knowledge of materials management/ logistics fundamentals.

•        Solid knowledge of Packaged Transit Testing methods preferred, though not required.

•        Certified Packaging Professional status preferred, though not required.

•        Able to travel as needed, up to 25%.

Key Competencies:

•        Ability to lead a team to execute and deliver projects.

•        Collaborative leadership style with a customer focused mindset.

•        Exceptional analytical and detail problem solving skills.

•        Strong project manager, able to successfully lead and manage change.

•        Influence change effectively across internal and external stakeholders.

•        Delivers business results.

•        Ability to function well in a fast-paced, ambiguous work environment.

•        Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.

•        Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

•        Ability to dive deep into financial and cost budget analysis.

•        Ability to perform technical aspects of the position.

•        Driven, independent, and self-motivated to win.

•        Function as an individual contributor and in team environments with the ability to shift priorities as required by the logistics organization and its internal customers.

•        Analytical mindset.

•        Demonstrate competency in resolving business challenges.

•        Strive for continuous improvement & opportunities for improved standardized processes.

•        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $160,000. Total compensation for this role will include an incentive plan.

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.  

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.