nVent

Operations Mgr II

nVent • $85K — $110K *
Solon, OH 44139In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Engineering or Business-related field
  • 5+ years' experience in manufacturing operations or distribution environment
  • 3+ years' experience in a leadership position
  • Prior experience in a Lean environment
  • Knowledge of process improvement concepts and skill in adapting to new processes
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and delegation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to the process team to achieve safety, service, cost, and productivity goals
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events
  • Ensure data-driven decisions and stable processes using lean tools
  • Foster teamwork and effective communication within groups
  • Oversee daily production activities and drive improvements
  • Plan and schedule work to optimize resources
  • Manage departmental budget and handle workforce planning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and personal leave
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time
  • Well-being program and legal & identity theft protection
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
  • Provide leadership and direction to the process team to meet safety, service, cost, and productivity goals.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events.
  • Ensure data-driven decisions, stable processes, and continuous improvement using lean tools.
  • Foster teamwork, high morale, and effective communication within manufacturing and support groups.
  • Act as a change agent to drive out waste and promote a continuous improvement culture.
  • Develop and implement value stream maps and improvement plans.
  • Oversee daily production activities to meet commitments and drive improvements.
  • Plan and schedule work to optimize resources and meet quality and delivery standards.
  • Ensure strategic plans for talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
  • Maintain open communication with employees and address concerns with HR input.
  • Track performance, implement recovery plans, and update Gemba boards.
  • Recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and support production plans.
  • Manage departmental budget and drive company culture and values.
  • Handle workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
  • Support new processes and product development.
  • Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on problem-solving.


YOU HAVE:
  • 4-year degree in an Engineering or Business-related field.
  • Ideally 5+ years' experience in manufacturing operations or distribution environment.
  • Ideally 3+ years' experience in a leadership position.
  • Prior experience in a Lean environment required.
  • Knowledge of process improvement concepts and adaptability to new processes.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
  • Conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organizational and delegation abilities.
  • Ability to effectively coach and foster staff growth and development.
  • Ability to drive results and adapt to changing business circumstances.
  • Skill to create and implement plans aligned with the business unit's strategic vision.
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.


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


    • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work


      • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:


        • Benefits to support the lives of our employees


        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.


        At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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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
        Manufacturing & Automotive
        Net Income
        -$47.2 million
        5 Year Trend
        +3.1%
        Revenue
        $1.9 billion
        * Ladders Estimates

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