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. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. 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 www.modine.com.
Position Description
The Lead Hand provides day-to-day leadership and support within a production department, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role coordinates team activities, supports production schedules, resolves workflow issues, and works closely with Engineering, Production Support, Quality, and Purchasing to meet operational goals.
Morning Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - Monday to Friday
Afternoon Shift 3:00 pm to - 11:30 pm - Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
Position Description
The Lead Hand provides day-to-day leadership and support within a production department, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role coordinates team activities, supports production schedules, resolves workflow issues, and works closely with Engineering, Production Support, Quality, and Purchasing to meet operational goals.
Morning Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - Monday to Friday
Afternoon Shift 3:00 pm to - 11:30 pm - Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of up to 15 production employees.
- Coordinate daily work activities to meet production schedules and targets.
- Work with Production Support and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and review drawings, work travellers, and production plans.
- Coordinate material requirements with Purchasing and support inventory control activities, including cycle counts.
- Monitor product quality and ensure inspections are completed to company standards.
- Partner with the Quality team to address non-conformances, communicate quality alerts, and support corrective actions.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, productivity, and workflow.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed and participate in toolbox talks and safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals and project success.
- Assist with employee training, performance feedback, and disciplinary processes as required.
- Support material handling activities, including receiving, stocking, distributing materials, and operating forklifts or pallet jacks where qualified.
- Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience, preferably in a lead hand, senior assembler, or supervisory role.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience coordinating production schedules, materials, and workflow.