Production Supervisor

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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. 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

We are seeking a driven and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in our new air handling unit production facility in our Data Center vertical. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Administration (or related field/experience) who is eager to lead, lean, and grow within operations. You’ll gain firsthand experience in production management, continuous improvement, and team leadership while playing a key role in launching and optimizing our plant operations.

As part of an 80/20-driven organization, this role will focus on simplifying complexity, prioritizing high-impact activities, and supporting rapid plant ramp-ups.

Travel requirements
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Travel up to 25% for the first 3 months and will then decrease to 5-10%. After the Franklin plant is occupied, intermittent travel will be required to meet with customers, suppliers, other facilities, and Regional and Corporate meetings.

Production Management & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of production employees to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability through training and daily engagement.
• Manage daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and internal customer requirements.
• Collaborate with site leadership to drive plant performance and ensure alignment with startup goals.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
• Handle administrative tasks including time/attendance, disciplinary actions, labor reporting, and workforce planning.

Drive Operational Excellence
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• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, TPM, and material flow.
• Participate in Tier meetings and execute leader standard work to drive daily accountability.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Maintain training matrices and labor plans to support workload balancing and labor optimization.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure Quality & Safety:

• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with environmental and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications for air handling unit production.
• Collaborate with quality teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance product reliability.

Monitor Production Metrics:

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• 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.
• Support new product introductions and changes, ensuring proper training and implementation on the floor.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff, providing regular updates on production status and challenges.

Leadership Development:

• Participate in mentorship and training programs to develop leadership capabilities.
• Learn from site leadership how to lead teams and ensure process adherence.
• Receive supervisor training through corporate resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in HVAC, air handling, or related industries.
• 3 years of…