HVAC Production Lead - Lean, Safety & Startup

Modine Manufacturing Company; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a driven Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a new air handling unit production facility within the Data Center vertical. This role suits a professional with Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration background eager to lead, learn, and grow in operations.

As part of an 80/20‑driven organization, you will simplify complexity, prioritize high‑impact actions, and support rapid plant ramp‑ups while driving KPIs,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 3 years of Production Supervisor experience (preferred).
• Strong motivation to lead, own tasks, and impact production operations.
• Analytical thinking with drive to implement improvements.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach a team of production employees to ensure smooth operations.
• Foster safety, quality, and accountability through training and daily engagement.
• Manage daily production schedules to meet output targets and internal customer needs.
• Collaborate with site leadership to drive plant performance and alignment with startup goals.
• Implement lean principles such as 5S, TPM, and material flow.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Maintain training matrices and labor plans for workload balancing.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical)

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a driven Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a new air handling unit production facility within the Data Center vertical. This role suits a professional with Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration background eager to lead, learn, and grow in operations.

As part of an 80/20‑driven organization, you will simplify complexity, prioritize high‑impact actions, and support rapid plant ramp‑ups while driving KPIs,