Material Handler Lead

Modine Manufacturing Company; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company seeks a hands-on Material Handling Lead to guide the department in producing HVAC equipment to spec, while maintaining safety and quality. You will lead a team, assign work, and coordinate with supervisors to meet production schedules.

You will oversee material flow, resolve scheduling issues, and ensure accurate part delivery and high-quality output across shifts. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Shop courses or related experience is helpful.
• Minimum of three years' work experience in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years in assembly of HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Handling Department to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Provide work direction and communicate with the supervisor.
• Coordinate product movement and assist in crane loading as needed.
• Identify and resolve workflow and equipment issues to maintain productivity and safety.
• Mentor team members and uphold company procedures and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Manufacturing experience

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Shop courses or related experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job 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

Perform production duties and assist in leading the Material Handling Department in the manufacturing of HVAC equipment according to job specifications defined.

Produce assigned units on time (including single units and orders with multiple units) with the highest possible levels of productivity, quality, and personal safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as group leader within the Material Handling Department
• Provide work direction to the team
• Communicate and reinforce work direction given by supervisor
• Attend pre-production meetings
• Cover for absent leads (in other departments) when necessary
• Help resolve problems that arise related to direct work, schedules, workflow, hindrances, equipment shortages or problems, procedures, methods, and safety
• Lead the department to achieve on-time delivery of products
• Help coordinate product movement
• Communicate deviations from plan goals to the supervisor
• Consistently work toward high-quality results
• Verbally reinforce the importance of quality
• Recognize when work is not being done correctly (before it is a problem), and communicate/recommend changes necessary
• Move CDI units around the manufacturing floor to correct areas needed for that day's work
• Load and unload trucks as a fill-in when needed
• Assist in the crane loading of units
• Assist in hauling parts to other CDI locations
• Be proactive in watching the schedule for upcoming needs
• Run the Material Status for jobs to get the correct parts delivered to the correct department
• Run lists for jobs and report to the Production Supervisor and parts missing and their ETA
• Check the Unit Hours' accuracy
• Be a technical leader in the departments being led
• Maintain a high level of familiarity with all aspects of manufacturing and the equipment and tools used in manufacturing at CDI
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by the customer
• Develop and maintain favorable working relationships with other employees to facilitate the flow of information and ideas for improvement.
• Serve as a role model and team worker by working hard, adhering to company procedures and standards, and being a positive and encouraging example.

Required Education & Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Shop courses or equivalent experience is helpful
• Minimum of three years' work experience, including the use of small hand tools in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the assembly of HVAC equipment
• Experience in driving forklift, certification preferred

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 [minimum amount - maximum amount]. 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.