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
As the Operations Manager for our new facility, you will play a key leadership role in standing up our production operations, driving plant readiness, and managing day-to-day execution once live. You’ll work closely with the Plant Manager to build teams, processes, and systems to support efficient and scalable manufacturing of our data center cooling products.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with plant layout, equipment commissioning, and process design during facility start-up.
- Recruit, hire, and train the initial production team.
- Lead daily operations including production scheduling, staffing, materials coordination, and efficiency improvements.
- Drive safety, quality, and throughput targets across all production lines.
- Collaborate with quality, and throughput targets across all production lines.
- Monitor KPI’s and lead daily tier meetings to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop frontline supervisors and production team leaders to support long-term growth.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green of Black Belt).
- Experience in the data center or HVAC industry.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferable in HVAC or industrial equipment production.
- Experience supporting a facility start-up or significant operational ramp-up.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, standard work, and production system.
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)
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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