Operations Manager

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.

• Provide strategy and direction to Production Supervisor and Warehouse Supervisor to meet production plans.
• Advise and work with appropriate personnel when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, invoice discrepancies, raw materials replenishment, delivery, or quality performance. Solicit feedback, initiate corrective action, and coordinate resolution of issues. Keep operations and management advised of critical situations.
• Review/Ensure the success of the day-to-day production activities within the value stream while creating an environment of continuous improvement, putting in place cost-effective procedures, systems, tooling, equipment, etc, to continually improve manufacturing safety and productivity.
• Inspire and motivate team members by coaching and developing them to become high performers.
• Lead safety awareness and implement new and innovative techniques to assure a safe working environment.
• Drive Lean culture by establishing and implementing continuous improvement plans and hands-on, high-involvement activities including 5S, value stream mapping, Kaizen, problem-solving, and TPM.
• Drive sustainable year-over-year cost, cash flow, and service level improvements along five categories: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SQDCC).
• The scope of responsibility includes oversight of Production departments (Finishing, Wire Draw, Assembly, Copper Plating, Flexibar) and Warehouse activities on all shifts.
• 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.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize time/workload and delegate work in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Monitor the efficiency of the team's performance on the job and provide feedback and coaching to help improve performance.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to positively motivate employees at all levels of the organization to drive change.
• General knowledge of LEAN fundamentals; strong LEAN knowledge is desired.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address the difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution

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
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000 people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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

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.