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 Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in our chiller manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and team development. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and drive operational success.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Team Management:
- Supervisor, train, and support a team of production employees fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
- Responsible for the adherence and enforcement of all safety standards for the team supervised.
- Monitor and manage daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and customer requirements.
- Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
- Responsible for the administrative tasks to ensure the proper management of time/attendance, disciplinary actions, promotion, labor reporting among other tasks to ensure the workforce is properly accounted for.
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement:
- LMS – Lean Management System – Ability to work in an environment with Tier meetings & leader standard work along with the ability to participate, lead and sustain lean manufacturing principles like 5S, TPM, material flow and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks, working closely with site leadership engineering and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
- Work load balancing and labor optimization through maintaining training matrices and labor plans for the areas of responsibility
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and testing protocols for chiller production.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance overall product reliability.
- Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless coordination.
- Support new product introductions and product changes, ensuring proper training and implementation on the production floor.
- Communicate effectively with leadership and staff, providing regular updates on production status and challenges.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related industries.
- Familiarity with chiller systems, refrigeration components, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
- Strong team management, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to leadership.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality products.
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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