2nd Shift Production Leader — Lean & Team Growth

nVent; Troutman (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a value stream, oversee staffing, and drive lean improvements in our manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This role emphasizes people leadership, SOP adherence, and safe, efficient production execution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong ERP experience, and a solid grasp of Lean concepts. Expect a dynamic environment with weekend/holiday coverage as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with a leadership focus.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and understanding of SQDCC.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and drive production employees in the value stream, covering performance management and payroll time submission.
• Lead day-to-day production activities, assign tasks, and manage shift staffing to meet goals.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production line workers to ensure SOP adherence and efficiency.
• Plan and lead daily performance operations using Plant MDI boards and reporting.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, and attendance logs; support inventory control with reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by eliminating waste through lean methods and cross-functional teamwork.
• Be highly visible to the team to encourage hands-on problem-solving and participation.
• Move within the plant to facilitate work teams, problem-solving, and communication.
• Establish effective working relationships and credibility with business partners.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment and support safety programs.
• Flexibility to support manufacturing, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

Job description

nVent is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a value stream, oversee staffing, and drive lean improvements in our manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This role emphasizes people leadership, SOP adherence, and safe, efficient production execution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong ERP experience, and a solid grasp of Lean concepts. Expect a dynamic environment with weekend/holiday coverage as needed to meet production goals.