nVent

Continuous Improvement Leader

nVent$76K — $141K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of experience in leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing or production.
  • Practical application of Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
  • Ability to quantify and communicate improvement metrics including cost savings and productivity gains.
  • Proven coaching abilities and influence across functions, capable of collaborating effectively with frontline teams and supervisors.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Kaizen events and implement Lean methodologies to identify waste and improve processes.
  • Drive measurable improvement initiatives focusing on cost reduction and cycle time enhancement.
  • Observe processes to identify inefficiencies at the cell level and work hands-on with teams to implement solutions.
  • Develop and uphold standard work, visual management, and daily management practices.
  • Train and coach operators and supervisors on Lean principles to foster ownership and capability.
  • Collaborate with various teams to detect waste and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives to uncover root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with corporate match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement and additional support for caregivers and parental leave.
  • Backup care services and paid volunteer time off.
  • Well-being programs and legal & identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:
  • Lead and facilitate Kaizen events within a single manufacturing facility, partnering closely with operations teams and applying Lean methodologies to identify waste, improve flow, and implement sustainable process improvements from initial scoping through implementationand sustainment.
  • Drive improvement intiatives that deliver measurable results such as cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and throughput gains, and communicate impact to site leadership.
  • Spend time observing processes at the cell level, identifying inefficiencies in material and information flow, and working hands-on with teams to implement improvements.
  • Develop and reinforce standard work, visual management, and daily management practices to sustain improvements and drive accountability in operations.
  • Train, coach, and support operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners on Lean principles and tools to build capability and ownership across the site.
  • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to detect waste and implement process improvements that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
  • Participate in daily management systems reviews


YOU HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of experience leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or production environment, with direct facilitation responsibility using Lean methodologies.
  • Practical application of Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, material and information flow, takt time analysis, and root cause problem solving.
  • Ability to quantify and communicate improvement results, including cost savings, productivity gains, or waste reduction.
  • Proven ability to coach others, influence across functions, and work effectively with frontline teams and supervisors.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.


WE HAVE:
  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day


Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:
$76,000.00 - $141,100.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.


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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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