Continuous Improvement Engineer Senior Position Available In Grenada, Mississippi

Continuous Improvement Engineer Senior

Job Posting Location:

Grenada, MS

Posting Start Date:

4/28/25

Req Id:

3167

Required Travel:

0 – 20%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite
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 .
Position Description
The Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process optimization and operational excellence initiatives at our Grenada manufacturing facility. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop improvement strategies, and implement sustainable solutions that align with company goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Key Responsibilities
Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives ( Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Waste identification/elimination, Continuous Flow, Material Delivery Systems, sub-assembly, time studies, Kanban/Pull Systems, VA/VE analysis, Heijunka, 5S, Visual & Daily Management.)
Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and develop data-driven improvement plans.
Serve as the subject matter expert with respect to Lean practices and tools. Develop the playbook/matrix for the application of such tools.
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for recurring production issues.
Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects aimed at increasing throughput, reducing downtime, and optimizing space and materials usage.
Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement standardized work practices.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the impact of continuous improvement activities.
Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis for equipment and labor optimization.
Train and mentor frontline employees and supervisors on Lean principles and improvement tools.
Support new equipment and process implementation from a lean and operational efficiency perspective.
Required Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering or operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering, and production systems—preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related items. Experience with ERP/MES systems, data analytics tools, and process automation technologies. Exceptional communication, and facilitation skills within a track record of driving cultural transformation and operational excellence.
Ability to work cross-functionally an influence stakeholders at all events without direct authority.
Proficiency in problem-solving tools such as FMAIC, MEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.