Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Modine Manufacturing Company; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a hands-on Operations Supervisor for our data center production facility on 2nd shift. You will lead production teams, manage schedules, and drive lean improvements to deliver high-quality chillers and related systems.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance to optimize throughput, safety, and cost efficiency while developing staff through mentorship and formal training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related industries.
• Strong motivation to lead, take ownership, and make an impact on production operations.
• Analytical thinking with a drive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Familiarity with chiller systems, refrigeration components, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong team management, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Production Management & Team Management: Supervise, coach, and support a team of production employees to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Monitor and manage daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate and integrate in to the site leadership team with direct responsibility for production team members performance and plant output.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
• Responsible for the administrative tasks to ensure the proper management of time/attendance, disciplinary actions, promotion, labor reporting among other tasks to ensure the workforce is properly accounted for.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, identify process improvements, and contribute to increased efficiency and quality.
• LMS - Lean Management System - Ability to work in an environment with Tier meetings & leader standard work along with the ability to participate, lead and sustain lean manufacturing principles like 5S, TPM, material flow and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks, working closely with site leadership engineering and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Work load balancing and labor optimization through maintaining training matrices and labor plans for the area's of responsibility
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI's), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure Quality & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to quality standards and safety regulations, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Responsible for the adherence and enforcement of all safety standards for the team supervised.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and testing protocols for chiller production.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance overall product reliability.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Monitor Production Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive steps to address bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Drive daily accountability through the Tier meeting process to ensure that all levels of information flow in the factory are accurate and driving continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless coordination.
• Support new product introductions and product changes, ensuring proper training and implementation on the production floor.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff, providing regular updates on production status and challenges.
• Learn & Grow: Take advantage of mentorship and training opportunities to develop the skills needed for future leadership roles within operations.
• Participate and learn from the Site leadership team how to lead a team and effectively ensure process and production method adherence for the team
• Receive supervisor training from corporate training resources

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field

Equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

We are seeking a driven and hands-on Operations Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in our data center production facility for our 2nd shift. This is an excellent opportunity for professional (Engineering/Supply Chain/Business Administration) graduate who is eager to learn, lead, and grow within operations. You'll gain first hand experience in production management, continuous improvement, and team leadership while playing a key role in optimizing our processes and delivering high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Team Management: Supervise, coach, and support a team of production employees to ensure smooth and efficient operations

• Supervisor, train, and support a team of production employees fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Monitor and manage daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate and integrate in to the site leadership team with direct responsibility for production team members performance and plant output.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
• Responsible for the administrative tasks to ensure the proper management of time/attendance, disciplinary actions, promotion, labor reporting among other tasks to ensure the workforce is properly accounted for.

Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, identify process improvements, and contribute to increased efficiency and quality.

• LMS - Lean Management System - Ability to work in an environment with Tier meetings & leader standard work along with the ability to participate, lead and sustain lean manufacturing principles like 5S, TPM, material flow and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks, working closely with site leadership engineering and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Work load balancing and labor optimization through maintaining training matrices and labor plans for the area's of responsibility
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI's), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure Quality & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to quality standards and safety regulations, fostering a culture of accountability.

• Responsible for the adherence and enforcement of all safety standards for the team supervised.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and testing protocols for chiller production.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance overall product reliability.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities Continued

Monitor Production Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive steps to address bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI's), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive daily accountability through the Tier meeting process to ensure that all levels of information flow in the factory are accurate and driving continuous learning and improvement.

Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows and drive continuous improvement.

• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless coordination.
• Support new product introductions and product changes, ensuring proper training and implementation on the production floor.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff, providing regular updates on production status and challenges.

Learn & Grow: Take advantage of mentorship and training opportunities to develop the skills needed for future leadership roles within operations.

• Participate and learn from the Site leadership team how to lead a team and effectively ensure process and production method adherence for the team
• Receive supervisor training from corporate training resources

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related industries.
• Strong motivation to lead, take ownership, and make an impact on production operations.
• Analytical thinking with a drive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Familiarity with chiller systems, refrigeration components, and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong team management, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality products.

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.

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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.