Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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.

Position Description

This position performs a wide range of supervisory activities. The Supervisor oversees all production within the facility. The position moves work performed by other departments through the department. The Supervisor is also responsible to contact the appropriate departments for acquisition of components needed to complete operation, writes maintenance work orders, schedules production, supports plant objectives, resolves minor labor disputes, supervises department workers in maintaining a clean work area and general housekeeping, and at times, directs clean up, maintenance, material handling, tool room, and quality assurance to employees. Lastly, the Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the continuous improvement and lean manufacturing efforts in their value stream area, including efficient production, problem solving, employee relations and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively and effectively coach and develop his/her direct reports.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a positive and engaging culture with all team members.
• Receive and act on verbal and written information from the plant superintendent, staff personnel and other supervisors and employees.
• Execute lean tools (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, etc.) and procedures within Value Steam focus area to minimize process variations.
• Execute data analysis and evaluation pertinent to quality process enhancement related to Value Stream metrics.
• Manages departmental budget / cost.
• Establish production levels of heat exchanger units, meeting company quality SPC requirements.
• Check (daily) on the department production needs and assure that parts are on hand for the work force when they arrive.
• Write out requisitions for materials and parts necessary for operations.
• Write maintenance work orders for necessary machine repairs and follow up on the work order to minimize down time or faulty operation of the equipment.
• Resolve minor labor differences and manage the initial step involving employee complaints.
• Accountable for meeting quality standards.
• Maintain Safety and OSHA standards and regulations on hazardous material within the assigned departments.
• Work closely with engineering and tooling to resolve machinery problems and ensure that manufacturing instructions are correct for all operations and to resolve tooling related problems.
• Maintain required production level in assigned area.
• Direct work force and assignment of jobs to be performed, and best utilization of manpower.
• Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships within and outside the department.
• Administer work rules (handbook) in handling employment issues and discipline procedures.
• Keep labor and material usage within departmental budget.
• Assign work as needed.
• Instruct and train employees.
• Monitor workforce to assure they are performing at satisfactory levels.
• Provide necessary equipment and tools to safely and properly perform production jobs.
• Monitor equipment and facility systems to ensure adequate performance and take corrective measures.
• Inspect employee output to insure conformance with quality and quantity standards.
• Direct others in response to emergencies, including fire or natural calamity.
• Provide emergency care for injured or ill employees, including CPR if needed.
• Work eight hour shift concurrently with other plant operations. Periodic daily and weekend overtime as production schedules demand.
• Other essential functions as may be assigned.

Required Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree highly preferred

Must have technical background in area supervising

1-3 years prior manufacturing supervisory experience

Must have excellent analytical and communication skills

Familiar with SPC methods

Must be capable of independent judgment

Required to be trained in CPR and First Aid

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

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.