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
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Operations, Americas to lead our U.S. and Canadian operations. This role is critical to scaling our manufacturing capabilities and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products in a hyper-growth environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and a proven track record of ramping up production facilities in fast-paced industrial settings.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple manufacturing sites in the U.S. and Canada. Currently 4 sites with plans to grow to 7 in 2026.
- Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and KPI-driven performance management.
- Lead plant ramp-up initiatives to meet aggressive growth targets and customer demand.
Strategic Execution
- Collaborate with the Group VP, Americas, to align operational strategies with business goals.
- Develop and implement scalable processes to support rapid expansion and increased production volumes.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all facilities.
Team Management
- Lead and develop high-performing operations and tactical procurement teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor plant managers and procurement leads to build leadership depth and operational resilience.
Safety
- Develop leadership and process to ensure safe operations across all site: our people are our most important responsibility
Quality
- Protect our customers and brand by delivering products that meet or exceed Modine and our customers standards
Material, Planning, and Logistics
- Delight our customer by delivering to our promises
Procurement & Supply Chain
- Oversee tactical procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials.
- Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to optimize inventory, lead times, and supplier performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, sales, and product management to ensure operational readiness for new product introductions.
- Serve as a key liaison between corporate leadership and plant-level teams.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably high to medium volume manufacturing for engineered products. i.e., including industrial equipment, or related sector. Data Center experience preferred.
- Proven experience in scaling up production facilities and leading operations in high-growth environments.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects under tight timelines.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time, depending on business needs.
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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