1st Shift Assembly Lead

ERICO International Corporation; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Production Supervisor to help ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process areas. You will provide coaching, drive lean initiatives, and coach employees to improve performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include backup support for the supervisor, training, and collaboration with leadership to resolve issues promptly. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, waste reduction, and adherence to procedures in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–5 years in production preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Production Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Drive continuous improvement through employee involvement in problem solving and recognition.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production procedures are followed while maintaining efficiency metrics.
• Coordinate and execute employee training and development.
• Coach team members to improve performance and skills.
• Lead and participate in Lean activities (MDI, 5S, Kaizen).
• Drive waste reduction via Lean methods and proper material flow.
• Support production by operating or setting up equipment when needed.
• Communicate production status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Report safety hazards and incidents promptly and provide detailed incident reports.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Coaching and training

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MACPAC

Windows

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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. Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process. Provide problem support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met. Communicate with a variety of support resources to resolve problems.

Key role responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Production Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making, as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Ensure all employees are following safety, quality, and production procedures while maintaining key efficiency metrics.
• Execute and coordinate employee training and personal development.
• Provide coaching to team members to help improve performance and grow skilsets.
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities.
• Drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
• Support the production process by running and or setting up equipment when necessary.
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material and information into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership and department stakeholders to ensure all teams are aligned on production status and any issues are resolved in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are performing their duties in a safe manner, and ensuring that appropriate medical attention is provided in the event of an injury.
• Report any safety hazards or incidents in a timely manner.
• Provide detailed report for incidents.
• Participate in safety inspections.
• Adjust staffing and work flow as necessary in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or G.E.D 3-5 years production work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC and the Internet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications.
• Skill in following detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to production staff and achieving desired results by monitoring, coaching, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to achieve high productivity by reliable and punctual attendance and reporting any tardiness, attendance issues and disciplinary issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Ability to conduct operator training on standard work to include: work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, company and value stream policies and procedures as required.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Production Supervisor.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability 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 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

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.

• 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 are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.