We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Completed high school diploma or G.E.D
• 4 year degree preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience
• 1+ years’ experience in leadership
• Computer proficient and experienced in Microsoft Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment.
• Skilled at effective communications at both technical and leadership levels. Skills must include good interpersonal skills, as well as verbal communication skills and ability to understand information and ideas as presented.
• Skilled at effective problem solving and adjusting resources and processes as priorities adjust
• 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.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time/workload and delegate work in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively coach and foster staff growth and development.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
  nVent Employee Core Values : All employees must adhere to the following core values: customer first, accountability for performance, innovation and adaptability, positive energy, respect and teamwork, absolute integrity.

• 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 nVents 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
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving
• 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