Rotational Development Program in Buena Vista, VA

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:

Modine’s Operations Rotational Program offers a comprehensive full-time opportunity designed to prepare individuals for key cross-functional roles within the organization. The program spans 36 months, featuring three 12-month assignments at various company sites (Buena Vista, VA, Lawrenceburg, TN, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico). Upon being hired into their first assignment, applicants collaborate with their assigned program sponsor to identify mutually beneficial second and third assignments. Third assignments, will be in some level of entry level leadership role, like a production supervisor.

Potential assignments include, but are not limited to the following Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain roles: 

Manufacturing Engineer

 Industrial Engineer

 Quality Engineer

 Supplier Quality Engineer

 Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

 Continuous Improvement Engineer.

Production Control

 Maintenance

 Materials

 Planning

 Logistics

 Sourcing Buyer

 Continuous Improvement Management

 Production Supervisor

As a participant in the Rotational Development Program (RDP), each employee will take on a full time role in one of the aforementioned positions for the duration of each of their rotations.  During each rotation, the program candidates will be responsible to perform the duties of the role that has been assigned as well as take on additional assignments and projects that will enhance the experience of each rotation. The primary objective is provide real work experience in progressive roles to enable immersive learning in multiple disciplines.  As time progresses, responsibilities evolve and responsibilities increase, participants will look to be placed in a full time role at the end of the 3 year program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly acquire skills, knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of the relevant job duties and expectations for each assignment under the guidance of the local direct supervisor.
• Actively pursue chances to contribute to the success of the assigned team, recognize personal development opportunities, and achieve results for the group, all while gaining a deep understanding of the suppliers, processes, customers, and metrics essential to the team’s function.
• Assignments encompass a range of responsibilities in addition to the assigned job functions in the rotational role including: project management, data collection, analytics, process execution, documentation, process design, continuous improvement, direct line support, supervision, supplier management, and more.
• Build an understanding of the interrelationships of different functions and how they all support the creation of customer, shareholder, and stakeholder value
• Collaborate with sponsor to identify next rotation assignments and improve the Operations Rotation Program
• Share best practices from previous rotations with host sites
• Prepare and present report outs to leadership for each rotation
• All other projects and tasks as assigned
• In addition you will; be assigned to a director-level sponsor, meet quarterly
• Report directly to manager at assigned rotational site
• May supervise hourly employees 

Required Qualifications:

Possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for Modine-sponsored sponsorship, either presently or in the future.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar concentration.

Minimum GPA:

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of graduation.

Travel:

Ability to flexibly commit to 3 - twelve month rotations, in three different functions, and three different locations (VA, TN, Mexico).

By participating in the RDP, you'll embark on a transformative journey to understand, contribute to, and shape Modine's dynamic business landscape.