WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
• Leading the day-to-day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made
• Track daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis
• Assures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and supports nVent’s safety programs
• Responsible for requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, disciplining, or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value Streams
• Assist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans
• Support new process and product development and implementation
• Develops key improvement projects and performs other related duties as needed
• Ability to move about within the facility in the facilitation of work teams, problem solving, and communication with employees and management
• People management in the areas of: performance management, time and attendance, and progressive discipline

YOU HAVE:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree an asset.
• Ideally 3+ years’ manufacturing operations experience
• Ideally 1+ years’ experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.

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:

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.