Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Modine; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to support Calgary plant operations. You will drive lean initiatives, lead Kaizen events, sustain 5S and visual management, and partner with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to eliminate waste and improve flow.

The role involves coaching teams, developing digital CI tools, time studies, and optimizing Kanban systems while ensuring EHS and quality standards are met.

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 an asset.
• Experience supporting process mapping or data analysis an asset.
• Proficiency in Power Apps and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management in all manufacturing departments.
• Coach supervisors and operators on lean fundamentals and problem solving.
• Develop and maintain Tier Boards and CI idea funnels.
• Lead train-the-trainer for 5S, problem solving, and visual management.
• Support time studies for Dahu, Tahu and develop standard cycle-time frameworks.
• Improve Kanban/replenishment systems and point-of-use inventory.
• Develop digital manufacturing solutions, including digital reporting systems for 5S and tier boards.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

5S

Kanban

Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

PowerPoint

Tools

Power Apps

Power BI

Excel

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.