Director, Digital Manufacturing Operations

Modine Manufacturing Company; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life Insurance

HSA employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in the United States is seeking a seasoned Director of Digital Manufacturing Operations to align IT and shop-floor goals across multi-site manufacturing. You will own the digital factory strategy (MES, IoT, SCADA) and drive modernization, security, and reliability of plant systems.

Lead IT/OT convergence, set standards, measure success with KPIs, and guide change management while delivering scalable, data-driven improvements across the global manufacturing footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT or Engineering, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role at the intersection of manufacturing operations and technology.
• Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects (e.g., MES, IoT, SCADA) in a global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & IT Alignment: Serve as the primary strategic partner to the VP IT, Data Centers, aligning operational technology roadmaps with enterprise capabilities.
• Digital Factory Strategy & Transformation: Own and execute the digital factory strategy, encompassing MES, IoT, and automation roadmaps.
• Process, Standards & Business Governance: Establish digital standard work, aligning plant-floor systems with lean manufacturing principles to drive throughput, quality, and OEE.
• IT/OT Convergence & Security: Lead the strategy for IT/OT convergence, creating a seamless technology environment from the plant floor to the enterprise.
• Technology & Automation Leadership: Champion the integration of automation, and intelligent systems to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Skills

OT knowledge

IT/OT convergence

cybersecurity

data architecture

Executive communication

enterprise IT collaboration

digital transformation

IT governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Business

Job description

Position Description

Backed by more than a century of engineering excellence in thermal management technology, Modine has sharpened its focus as a specialized leader in commercial HVAC and data center solutions into a new era. Throughout this evolution, our dynamic and collaborative culture, driven by our talented people, has propelled us to the forefront of the industry on a new frontier. At Modine, we foster an environment of entrepreneurship and ingenuity, empowering our team to continually drive innovation. Joining Modine means unlocking meaningful career growth, continuous development, and high-impact opportunities.

The answer is clear: your next opportunity starts here. Transform the future with us.

For more information about Modine, visitmodine.com.

Position Description

The Director, Digital Manufacturing Operations serves as the strategic partner between IT and manufacturing operations, ensuring technology initiatives support and drive business objectives. This role owns the digital factory strategy-focusing on the processes, standards, and systems (such as MES, SCADA, and IoT) that drive shop-floor excellence. The ideal candidate will establish the standards for IT/OT convergence, driving multi-site modernization and ensuring our manufacturing technologies are secure, scalable, and highly reliable.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & IT Alignment

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to the VP IT, Data Centers, aligning operational technology roadmaps with enterprise capabilities.


• Collaborate closely with Enterprise IT teams to ensure plant-floor technologies (OT) integrate seamlessly and securely with IT systems.


• Act as the primary liaison for manufacturing operations, translating complex shop-floor challenges into standardized technology initiatives.

Digital Factory Strategy & Transformation

• Own and execute the digital factory strategy, encompassing MES, IoT, and automation roadmaps.


• Lead multi-site transformation initiatives, ensuring standardized yet flexible solutions across our global manufacturing footprint.


• Drive manufacturing execution modernization, replacing legacy systems with next-generation platforms to improve visibility, quality, and throughput.

Process, Standards & Business Governance

• Establish digital standard work, aligning plant-floor systems with lean manufacturing principles to drive throughput, quality, and OEE.


• Govern the rollout of digital manufacturing tools by measuring success against tangible business KPIs rather than just technical milestones.


• Lead plant-level change management to drive operator adoption while balancing production agility with necessary corporate compliance.

IT/OT Convergence & Security

• Lead the strategy for IT/OT convergence, creating a seamless technology environment from the plant floor to the enterprise.


• Partner directly with cybersecurity and networking teams to implement robust security protocols for industrial control systems and connected devices.

Technology & Automation Leadership

• Champion the integration of automation, and intelligent systems to enhance operational efficiency and safety.


• Establish and manage robust data pipelines, analytics, and AI for operations, transforming raw data into actionable insights for process optimization.


• Implement a continuous improvement and reliability engineering mindset for operational technology, ensuring high availability and performance of plant systems.

Required Education & Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT or Engineering, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role at the intersection of manufacturing operations and technology.


• Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects (e.g., MES, IoT, SCADA) in a global manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and operational technologies (OT).


• Strong knowledge of IT/OT convergence, industrial cybersecurity, and data architecture.


• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Enterprise IT teams.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.


• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and IT governance frameworks.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being

• Day One
  
  
  
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  
  


• After 90 days of continuous employment
  
  
  
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  
  
  • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
  
  
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  
  
  
  


• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match


• Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Short Term Disability (company paid)


• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies


• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information:MyModine Benefits

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.

The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $150,000 to $238,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Modine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes all Qualified Applicants!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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.