Production Team Leader

Modine Manufacturing Company

life insurance, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Virginia, Lexington

Dec 14, 2024

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

Lead Person is responsible for daily management of their assigned process; addressing obstacles to ensure the team can safely produce goods on time, at cost targets, and within stated limits for product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Practice the key leadership behaviors of selflessness, accountability, integrity, development, and communication. Work with management to refine the behaviors, and model them every day for your team.
Know and act according to our policies & procedures. Expect the same from your team, and promptly escalate to your supervisor any personnel issues which may require coaching/discipline.
Assist in developing safety culture of the department, including but not limited to: executing safety initiatives, ensuring proper usage of PPE, addressing safety concerns and suggestions, conducting monthly safety inspections, participating in Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Observations, and assist in completing accident investigation reports (when needed).
Analyzes production schedules & makes plans to meet customer demand.
Utilize 80/20 problem solving methodology to continually improve our processes.
Use standard work to accomplish daily, weekly, monthly goals.
Assist Production Supervisor in developing training assignments and needs.
Reports daily on key performance indicators for the department (safety, quality, cost, and delivery), identifying obstacles.
Use ERP system (SAP) to maintain accurate inventory for all materials used in the department which could include scrap, material substitutions, production recording, etc.
Ensure processes are executed per engineering and quality standards.
Clear consistent communication to employees including daily kick off meetings.
Continually assessing the need for small tools, protective clothing, equipment and other items necessary for production and safety.
Maintains a clean and orderly department using 5S process.

Fill in for Production Supervisor in their absence.

Required Education & Qualifications

Position Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required. Prior leadership experience preferred. Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word preferred

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.