At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Position Description
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence across new and existing plant sites. As a workstream lead within the Program Management Office (PMO), this individual will be deployed to startup facilities to implement CI tools, processes, and cultural practices that support scalable, efficient operations. The CI Lead will work closely with Cross functional team within the plant to ensure that lean principles, standard work, and problem-solving methodologies are embedded into the launch and ramp-up phases of new programs.
This role requires a hands-on leader with deep experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and change management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong team member of Deploying 80/20 Lean transformation
- Serve as the CI workstream lead on cross-functional programs and projects, representing CI in organization goals.
- Deploy to plant sites to implement CI tools and frameworks such as value stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, and standard work.
- Partner with CI leader to align CI deliverables with program milestones and operational readiness.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build CI capability across plant teams.
- Identify and eliminate waste in processes, systems, and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput.
- Support the development of performance dashboards and metrics to track CI impact.
- Collaborate with plant leadership and functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provide feedback to the CI Director Leadership on lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence.
- Proven experience supporting plant startups or transformation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, and CI frameworks.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and change management skills.
- Ability to travel to plant sites as needed to support program deployment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with CI software or digital tools preferred.
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits |
Modine is 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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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