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.

This is a 2nd Shift role that runs from 6PM - 3AM.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Directly supervise and drive production employees in assigned value stream which requires people management in the areas of performance management, time and attendance, reviewing and submitting employee time for payroll, mentoring and developing, motivating and recognizing individuals for exceptional work, and ongoing rigor when vital.
• Lead the day-to-day production activities within the value stream to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are made.
• Plan and lead daily performance operations through the use of Plant MDI boards daily.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by finding ways to eliminate waste by applying lean methodology, involving employees in problem-solving and decision-making, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Be highly visible to team members and build a culture to encourage participation and promote hands-on, high-involvement approaches to problem-solving.
• Move about within the plant in the facilitation of work teams, problem-solving, and communication with employees and management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support nVent’s safety programs.

YOU HAVE:

• Ideally 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experienced with manufacturing ERP systems and understanding of SQDCC.
• Proven understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

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

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.