Lean Transformation Engineer for Manufacturing Excellence

Modine Manufacturing Company

Grenada (MS)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with-emlo

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short Term Disability (company paid)

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Grenada, MS, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead process optimization and operational excellence at the Grenada manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements aligned with safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires 5+ years in CI, Lean, and manufacturing engineering, with strong knowledge of Lean tools, ERP/MES systems, and

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering or operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise in Lean, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering, and production systems—preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related items.
Experience with ERP/MES systems, data analytics tools, and process automation technologies.
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with a track record of driving cultural transformation and operational excellence.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.
Proficiency in problem-solving tools such as FMAIC, MEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, etc.).
Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and develop data-driven improvement plans.
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for recurring production issues.
Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects aimed at increasing throughput, reducing downtime, and optimizing space and materials usage.
Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement standardized work practices.
Monitor KPIs and track the impact of continuous improvement activities.
Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis for equipment and labor optimization.
Train and mentor frontline employees and supervisors on Lean principles and improvement tools.
Support new equipment and process implementation from a lean and operational efficiency perspective.