Continuous Improvement Associate

Modine Manufacturing Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid vacation

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Calgary seeks a Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to drive Lean initiatives, 5S, and standardization across manufacturing processes.

You will coach supervisors, lead 5S and visual management, analyze production data, and collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to eliminate waste while maintaining EHS and quality standards. Proficiency in Excel, Power Apps, and Power BI is required.

Qualifications

• Technical background or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Solid communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Detail‑oriented and eager to learn CI methodologies.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt) an asset.
• Experience supporting process mapping or data analysis an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Power Apps and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain 5S, visual management in all manufacturing departments.
• Coach supervisors and operators on lean fundamentals; lead train-the-trainer for 5S, problem solving, and visual management.
• Develop and maintain Tier Boards.
• Recognize and share wins; maintain CI idea funnels and help teams pilot small improvements safely.
• Support time studies for Dahu, Tahu and develop standard framework for cycle times calculations.
• Improve Kanban/replenishment systems, supermarket design, and point-of-use inventory.
• Develop digital solutions for manufacturing (e.g. Digital reporting system for 5S, digital tier boards).
• Any additional CI support that will be required

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Learning CI methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Technical background or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Power Apps

Power BI

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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) Coordinator supports plant operations by driving lean initiatives, problem solving, and standardization across manufacturing processes.

This role facilitates Kaizen events, sustains 5S and visual management, analyzes production data, and partners with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve flow—while maintaining compliance with EHS and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain 5S, visual management in all manufacturing departments.
• Coach supervisors and operators on lean fundamentals; lead train-the-trainer for 5S, problem solving, and visual management.
• Develop and maintain Tier Boards.
• Recognize and share wins; maintain CI idea funnels and help teams pilot small improvements safely.
• Support time studies for Dahu, Tahu and develop standard framework for cycle times calculations.
• Improve Kanban/replenishment systems, supermarket design, and point-of-use inventory.
• Develop digital solutions for manufacturing (e.g. Digital reporting system for 5S, digital tier boards).
• Any additional CI support that will be required

Required Education & Qualifications

• Technical background or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Solid communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Basic understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Detail‑oriented and eager to learn CI methodologies.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt) an asset.
• Experience supporting process mapping or data analysis an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office package tools including Power Apps and Power Bi.

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, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.