Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager

Location:

Jefferson City, MO, US, 65109

Date: Jul 1, 2024

Req Id: 1409

Travel: 0 - 10%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager at Modine Manufacturing Company in Jefferson City, MO will lead the design, development, and implementation of the Continuous Improvement strategy for the facility. This position will lead the development of short, intermediate, and long-term continuous improvement (CI) strategies for the facility; develop and maintain current state and future state value stream maps for each value stream within the facility; serve as the subject matter expert with respect to Lean practices and tools; develop the playbook/matrix for the application of such tools; manage the CI project list and Kaizen funnel; define key criteria for the selection and prioritization of Kaizen projects; collaborate with and provide guidance to key stakeholders in the development of KPI’s; ensure the establishment of and stakeholder commitments to meaningful and measurable targets for all Kaizen activities; train, mentor, and guide team members in the use of Lean processes; stay up-to-date with developments in Continuous Improvement and Lean principles; develop and build a culture of engagement at all levels of the business to provide a highly energized team which is flexible to meet the changing needs of the business; and prepare and manage the annual CI budget and forecasts.

Required Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, Business Administration, or a related field plus five years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing, Project Operations Management, or a related occupation. Experience must include at least five years of experience with each of the following: (1) Cross-functional leadership of business process transformation implementation; (2) Project and program management and lean implementation; and (3) Microsoft Suite and SAP for production planning, material flow, Kanban system setup, value stream mapping, 5S, and general continuous improvement activities. The position also requires at least three years of experience with Lean principles, tools, and systems, including Value Stream Mapping, Cell Design, Material Flow, Visual Management, Standard Work, 5S, TPM, Change Over, Mistake Proofing, and Root Cause Analysis.

Interested candidates should Apply online at: https://careers.modine.com/. Search by using the keyword "Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager” or Req ID "1409". #LI-NDI, #LI-DNI and #LI-DNP.

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.