Lead Assembly Operator - Lean, Safety & Quality

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Transparency

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent seeks a hands-on Production Lead to steer daily assembly operations in a safety- and quality-conscious environment in Minnesota. You will drive productivity, monitor material flow, and uphold Lean initiatives while coaching team members and ensuring adherence to EHS policies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage overtime and weekend shifts as needed. Join a global leader in electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, squat, and kneel while inspecting equipment, storage areas, and incident scenes.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding to access elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime and assigned shifts, including weekends, as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals are achieved.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active floor presence, employee coaching, and consistent enforcement of EHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety observations, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and ergonomic evaluations to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and EHS reporting requirements.
• Coordinate employee training, onboarding, and cross-training to ensure safe work practices and adherence to standardized procedures.
• Monitor production performance and material flow, using visual management tools to communicate expectations and results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean manufacturing, Kaizen activities, and employee involvement in problem-solving efforts.
• Support compliance with company policies and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations while fostering accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

nVent seeks a hands-on Production Lead to steer daily assembly operations in a safety- and quality-conscious environment in Minnesota. You will drive productivity, monitor material flow, and uphold Lean initiatives while coaching team members and ensuring adherence to EHS policies.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage overtime and weekend shifts as needed. Join a global leader in electrical solutions.