Plant Manager - Franklin, WI

Overview

Lead start-up and operations of new data-center product plant in Franklin, WI

Key Responsibilities

• facility start‑up
• operations management
• budget management
• environmental compliance
• customer relations
• continuous improvement

Tasks

-Manage plant budgets, headcount, and resource planning to support business demands -Lead and manage all day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. -Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, HR, and quality to drive plant-wide initiatives. -Promote and enforce a safety-first culture through strong leadership, training, and behavior-based safety practices. -Set clear expectations, drive accountability, and create a culture of empowerment and ownership throughout the facility. -Lead the start-up of a new manufacturing facility, including equipment installation, staffing, operational readiness, and initial production launch. -Ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Minimize the impact of operations to the Environment and comply with all external and internal Environmental requirements. Managing and maintaining relationships with customers and aligning the organization to meet the customer requirements with efficiency. -Recruit, hire, and develop the plant leadership team and hourly workforce in partnership with HR. -Development of short and long term operating and business plans that align and contribute to the Region and Company goals and objectives. Accurate planning, forecasting, analysis of variances, and implementation of corrective actions to achieve planned results. -Actively participate in all aspects of employee relations including managing the employee handbook, establishing skill requirements throughout the organization, development of employee skills, assessment of performance and behavior through regular utilization of the Performance & Development Process (PDP), and address required changes to meet performance targets. -Partner with local schools, technical programs, and workforce agencies to support long-term talent pipeline development. -Represent the company as the local top executive, active participation in community affairs, organizational participation in civic affairs and associations, adherence to local, state, federal, and corporate laws and guidelines, and maintaining positive public relations in the community, achieve and continue a positive image externally and internally. -Collaborate closely with engineering, HR, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless facility launch. -Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and environmental guidelines. -Support talent development and performance management of plant employees. -Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. -Management of a Plant Staff of direct reports to align responsibilities and expectations to Regional and Company goals and value system. -Develop and execute a comprehensive plant start-up plan aligned with business objectives and production targets. -Ensure full compliance with company standards, environmental regulations, and all applicable laws. -Responsibility for the achievement of the KPI’s including financial performance of the facility as well as the functional responsibilities of each Staff/Department Manager.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• lean
• kpi management
• plant start-up
• 7+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field. -Ability to manage change, build culture, and influence across all levels of an organization. -Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment. -Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including written, verbal, and presentation techniques. -Prior experience with plant start-up or facility expansion strongly preferred. -7+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a plant or operations leadership role. -Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. -Proven experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and KPI management.

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Benefits

-Long Term Disability -Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage -Competitive time-off policies -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) -Tuition Reimbursement -Life Insurance -8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100% -4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100% -Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution -Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay) -After 90 days of continuous employment -Short Term Disability (company paid) -401k Retirement plan and company paid match -Employee Assistance Program -Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

About Modine Manufacturing Company

-Specializes in designing and manufacturing systems that optimize energy use and improve efficiency. -Serves industries including automotive, industrial, energy, and commercial sectors. -Known for innovation, providing advanced heat transfer solutions for vehicles, buildings, and industrial systems. -Key projects include energy-efficient heating and cooling systems for large commercial buildings and industrial facilities. -Has a rich history of technical expertise and a strong commitment to delivering high-performance products. -Operates globally with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, maintaining a network of manufacturing plants and distribution centers. -Success is underpinned by focus on high-quality manufacturing, cutting-edge technology, and customer-focused solutions.

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