Plant Manager

Plant Manager


Job Posting Location: Owatonna, MN


Posting Start Date: 9/8/26


Req Id: 9950


Required Travel: 0 - 30%


Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite


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

Position Description

The Plant Manager is the top manufacturing executive at the plant level, responsible for the overall profitability and operation of a facility with $60MM - $100MM in annual sales. This role involves leading a large team to meet business goals while ensuring compliance with corporate policies on quality, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with extensive manufacturing and management experience.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plant profitability by achieving or exceeding annual business goals.
• Lead and develop a large team, including 8-10 departmental managers, 30-45 salaried support staff, and 200-450 production employees.
• Develop and execute short and long-range business plans to achieve plant and division goals.
• Create and manage the plant's operating budget and control expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with all quality, safety (OSHA), and environmental (EPA) regulations and corporate policies.
• Oversee all aspects of employee relations, including union contract negotiations and grievance handling, or fostering a positive non-union work environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer relationships and resolve any plant-related customer issues.
• Continuously seek out and implement improvements in plant operations, such as statistical process control and speedy manufacturing.
• Serve as the company's representative to the local community and maintain positive public relations

Required Education & Qualifications

Required Education & Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of broad manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $150,000-$190,000. 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.