Senior Operations Manager

Modine Manufacturing Company; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee operations and enhance production efficiencies at their Grenada, MS facility. The role involves leading initiatives for process improvements, safety compliance, and team development, contributing to the company's mission to engineer a cleaner, healthier world.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage

401k Retirement plan with company paid match

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in HVAC or industrial equipment production.
• Proven leadership experience managing fabrication or production teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily production operations and implementing Lean principles.
• Manage the execution of production plans to meet schedules at satisfactory cost levels.
• Promote effective health, safety and environmental programs.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Manufacturing Software

Job description

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At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, The Senior Operations Manager has direct responsibility and leadership for overall operations for daily production operations. Responsible for collaborating with the Site Leader to set vision, implementing 80/20 and Lean Simplification to ensure a safe work environment, maximizing profitable growth through 80/20, driving quality improvements, providing differentiated customer service, developing a technically qualified work force, optimizing operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements.

This role will oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual operating plans goals. This includes developing long and short range plans to assure the manufacturing areas are aligned with strategies using 80/20 and lean principles as the basis for continuous improvement. Lastly, this positions assures that manufacturing resources are properly managed to meet customer needs in a cost effective manner.

Leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Promote, utilize and drive the DMS ( Daily Management System – Tier meetings, LPA’s, GEMBA walks, loss tracking, day by hour tracking, etc) to ensure an efficient and effective operating systems is in place.
• Provide development and guidance to the hourly and salaried workforce through proper coaching, partnering and relationship building.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Production Supervisors and skills labor.
• Mentor to other Operations Managers, setting goals, and making decisions that impact multiple areas of the business.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
  
  

Health & Safety Compliance

• Promote effective Health, Safety and Environmental programs and practices, ensuring that high standards of site safety are established and followed by all associates in the operation
• Drive process standardization with respect to EHS by monitoring all injuries, near misses, property damage etc, with robust investigative activities and partnership with the EHS Manager onsite driven through the use of the Daily Management System
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  
  

Production Management

• Responsible for the execution of production plans to meet the required schedule at a satisfactory cost level (includes cost center, budget, manpower plans, systems developments, and asset management).
• Responsible for appropriate personnel planning to balance customer need and cost goals.
• May oversee multiple teams or departments as plant grows.
• Plays a strategic role in optimizing operations, improving efficiency, and driving business outcomes.
• Provide ongoing analysis of manufacturing area operating results and corrective action to meet or exceed planned performance levels of quality, expense, efficiency and inventory control
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to align production capabilities with product specifications.
• Support the development and implementation of the capital plan to provide adequate capacity, aggressive quality improvement, and strong cost and asset control.
  
  

Process Improvement

• Responsible for the design and implementation of plant production systems, policies and procedures, and methods as required to meet short/long term objectives.
• Responsible for the development of improved methods, layouts, equipment, techniques and processes to maintain and improve the competitive nature of the manufacturing area.
• Drive strategic improvements that impact business profitability and efficiency.
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing techniques to optimize production workflows.
  
  

Inventory And Supply Chain Management

• Through the use of visual management techniques, maintain and manage inventory levels of materials and components to avoid production delays on the shop floor.
• Drive consistent output, robust inventory management techniques and process adherence to ensure that inventory accuracy and consumption are maintained daily.
  
  

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferable in HVAC or industrial equipment production.
• Proven leadership experience managing fabrication or production teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in manufacturing software and ERP systems.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green of Black Belt).
• Experience in the data center or HVAC industry.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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