Lead Hand - Mechanical Line - Morning 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. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Lead Hand - Mechanical Line - Morning Shift
The Mechanical Line Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day operations on the mechanical assembly line, ensuring production targets, safety requirements, and quality standards are consistently met. This role provides frontline leadership to a team of up to 15 employees and collaborates closely with Production Support, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to maintain an efficient, high‑performing manufacturing environment.
Morning Shift - Monday to Friday - 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
Health & Well-being
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.
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.
Lead Hand - Mechanical Line - Morning Shift
The Mechanical Line Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day operations on the mechanical assembly line, ensuring production targets, safety requirements, and quality standards are consistently met. This role provides frontline leadership to a team of up to 15 employees and collaborates closely with Production Support, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to maintain an efficient, high‑performing manufacturing environment.
Morning Shift - Monday to Friday - 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support a team of mechanical assembly employees.
- Coordinate daily production activities and adapt to changing priorities.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Oversee installation of HVAC components and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production Support, Quality, and Purchasing.
- Conduct cycle counts and ensure material availability for production.
- Support quality processes, including non‑conformance reporting and corrective actions.
- Improve production processes and assist in developing SOPs.
- Perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying materials, and working on the assembly line.
- Promote and follow all safety protocols.
- Lead supplier quality activities including audits, capability assessments, and long‑term quality improvement plans.
- At least 2-3 years leadership experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in assembly or manufacturing.
- Ability to read technical drawings and lead a production team.
- Knowledge of quality processes; experience with ISO/IATF/AS standards is an asset.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable with hands‑on work in a fast‑paced environment.
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)
- 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
- 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. 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.
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.