Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Modine Manufacturing Company · Jefferson City, MO · 6 days ago
On-siteManagement$75k/yrFull-time
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
- 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
- Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, identify process improvements, and contribute to increased efficiency and quality
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Pay
The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $75,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range.