Junction Box - Lead Hand

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

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Calgary seeks a Lead Hand to oversee the Junction Box production area, guiding daily operations, ensuring safety, quality and on-time output. You will read blueprints and wiring diagrams to help the team meet exact specifications and customer requirements.

This role supervises up to 30 colleagues, coordinates with Engineering and Purchasing, develops and maintains SOPs, maintains 5S on the floor, and drives continuous improvement to reduce waste and boost

Responsibilities

• Supervises up to 30 team members in the Junction Box area.
• Reviews production, quality, and safety performance in daily/weekly meetings.
• Collaborates with Production Support and Engineering for drawings, wiring layouts, and assembly processes.
• Maintains inventory accuracy with periodic cycle counts.
• Coordinates material requests with Purchasing to ensure timely parts.
• Oversees assembly and inspection to meet quality standards and specifications.
• Partners with Quality to address non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Supports resolution of production issues and communicates updates to the team.
• Drives continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.
• Plans and executes daily production schedules based on output and demand.
• Develops, updates, and maintains SOPs for junction box assembly and related processes.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications to guide production.
• Ensures strict adherence to safety policies and conducts toolbox talks.
• Adapts to changing priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Collaborates with cross-functional departments to ensure project execution.
• Provides input into employee performance evaluations and coaching.
• Maintains 5S standards and overall organization on the production floor.

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 Junction Box - Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the junction box production area, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. This role supervises up to 30 team members, coordinates cross-functional support, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting up to 30 team members within the Junction Box production area.
• Attending and actively participating in scheduled meetings (daily/weekly) to review production, quality, and safety performance.
• Collaborating with Production Support and Engineering teams for technical guidance, including drawings, wiring layouts, and assembly processes.
• Conducting periodic cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels of components and materials.
• Coordinating material requests with the Purchasing department to ensure uninterrupted workflow and timely availability of parts.
• Overseeing assembly and inspection processes to ensure all junction boxes meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Partnering with the Quality team to address non-conformances, raise reports for defective/damaged components, and drive corrective actions.
• Supporting resolution of production issues and ensuring quality alerts and updates are communicated effectively to team members.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows within the junction box area.
• Planning and executing daily production schedules based on required output and assembly demands.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for junction box assembly and related processes.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications to guide production.
• Ensuring strict adherence to safety policies and procedures, including facilitating toolbox talks and escalating concerns to the Safety team.
• Demonstrating flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and production requirements while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth project execution and strengthen operational alignment.
• Providing input into employee performance evaluations, coaching, and development.
• Maintaining 5S standards and overall organization within the production floor.

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.