Product Line Director, Thermal Management Systems - Modine Manufacturing : Job Details

Product Line Director, Thermal Management Systems – Location: Racine, WI | Posting Start Date: 9/2/25 | Req Id: 4523 | Travel: 0 - 20% | Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Hybrid

We are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Product Line Director to lead our Commercial Vehicle Thermal Management Systems portfolio at the corporate and global level. This role is critical in maintaining and optimizing our product line during a period of market softness, ensuring readiness for future growth while delivering on current commitments. The Director will hold full P&L ownership, lead program management, and drive cross-functional alignment across global teams. This role will own the Product Lifecycle Management—overseeing products from conceptualization to end-of-life, developing and implementing product strategies, monitoring performance, managing product data and documentation, coordinating cross-functional teams (marketing, engineering, sales), conducting market research, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement for profitability and market success.

• Lead the global product line strategy with a focus on maintaining performance, optimizing cost, and preparing for future market recovery.
• Own and manage the product line's P&L, ensuring profitability, cost control, and disciplined investment.
• Oversee program management for key customer initiatives, ensuring delivery excellence across scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate closely with the Powertrain Product Line Director and cross-functional team—including operations, supply chain, and commercial leadership—to ensure product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency across the commercial vehicle portfolio.
• Support strategic initiatives including production transfers, tariff mitigation, and portfolio rationalization.
• Drive safety-first culture across all programs and operations, including active leadership in safety walks and standards reinforcement.
• Monitor and manage working capital metrics including inventory, receivables, and payables to support financial discipline.
• Represent the product line in executive reviews, strategic planning sessions, and customer engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in product line leadership, program management, or strategic operations within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
• Value-driven leader with the demonstrated ability to inspire teams through clear communication, empathy and integrity.
• Experience leading through ambiguity and change while empowering teams and promoting accountability.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and executive communication skills.
• Experience with electrification, zero-emission platforms, and global customer engagement.
• Proven success in managing global P&L and leading cross-functional teams across regions is preferred.
• Expertise in thermal management technologies and systems integration is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, values-driven leadership, and operational excellence.

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 benefits package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

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