ISC Senior Director, Engineered Building Solutions

nVent; Hitchcock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent seeks a Global Integrated Supply Chain Manufacturing Leader to define and execute a global manufacturing strategy for Engineered Building Solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams to align R&D, procurement, and logistics with growth objectives and enable resilient, efficient global operations.

The role requires a visionary leader with deep manufacturing, supply chain, and market dynamics expertise, willing to travel 10–30% and relocate for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Business, Engineering or similar. MBA or graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years in operations, supply chain transformation or plant leadership in Manufacturing ( Automotive a plus).
• 3+ years project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global manufacturing strategy across locations.
• Optimize locations for manufacturing facilities considering cost and logistics.
• Lead cross-functional teams including R&D, procurement, logistics and finance.
• Drive Lean maturity and continuous improvement across facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Influence

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

MBA

Tools

Automation

AI

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Integrated Supply Chain Manufacturing Leader to join our Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining and implementing the global strategy for where to build and manufacture products for our highly complex and growing business.

This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of supply chain management, manufacturing processes, and global market dynamics.

This role is based in one of our EBS locations, as outlined on the job posting. Relocation will be provided for the right candidate.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop and Implement Global Manufacturing Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive global manufacturing strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives and market demands.
• Optimize Global Operations: Identify and establish optimal locations for manufacturing facilities, considering factors such as cost, logistics, market proximity, and geopolitical risks.
• Lead Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with various departments, including R&D, procurement, logistics, and finance, to ensure seamless integration of the global supply chain strategy.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality across all global facilities.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity and resilience.
• Lean Maturity: Champion and drive Lean maturity across the enterprise with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Impactful Leadership: Be a strong, servant-minded leader who is focused on coaching, mentorship, team culture and professional development with an eye for building a strong talent bench.

YOU HAVE:

• BA or BS degree in Business, Engineering or similar field required, MBA or other graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years demonstrated experience in operations, supply chain transformation, and/or plant leadership in Manufacturing, automotive industry a plus.
• 3+ years demonstrated project management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with Lean Methodologies.
• Knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, and AI.
• Ability to be an inspiring leader with a combination of analytic rigor, conceptual ability, innovation, creativity, mental flexibility and judgment.
• Ability to engage, empower and inspire operations to achieve business results. Influence and create positive cultures by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience developing open lines of communication to continually push messages up and down in the organization.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships at all levels both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.)
• Experience working in a highly matrixed environment.
• Ability to travel 10-30% (domestic and internationally).

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

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

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

• 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.

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