Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Modine Manufacturing Company · Jefferson City, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-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 3rd shift. This is an excellent opportunity for professional (Engineering/Supply Chain/Business Administration) graduates who are 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
- Production Management & Team Management: 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 into 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.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles, identify process improvements, and contribute to increased efficiency and quality.
- - LMS – Lean Management System – 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.
- Ensure Quality & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to quality standards and safety regulations, fostering a culture of accountability.
- - 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.
- Key Responsibilities Continued
- - Monitor Production Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive steps to address bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
- - 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.
- - Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and drive continuous 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.
- Learn & Grow: Take advantage of mentorship and training opportunities to develop the skills needed for future leadership roles within operations.
- - 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
- 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.
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
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