Production Supervisor

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.

• 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 and take action when metrics are not met

• 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, developing or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value Streams

• Communicate with supervisors on other shifts with issues, priorities, and other critical items

• Create and maintain training matrix of all current employees

• Work cross functionally with other departments to develop and implement new processes that will help achieve site goals

• Drive production team to meet and exceed nVent quality standards

• Ideally 3+ years' operations experience, with a preference in manufacturing

• 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.

• Ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities

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

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

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

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.