Lean Coordinator

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Associate to partner with Minneapolis teams and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will apply lean principles to standard work, ergonomics, 3P cell design, TPM, SMED and kanban systems, collaborating with production colleagues to identify issues and implement practical solutions.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1+ year in manufacturing, with exposure to lean concepts and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment (operator, team lead, or similar hands-on role).
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen, standard work, or daily improvement).
• Ability to observe processes, identify issues, and contribute to the application of practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Apply lean principles to implement solutions for system and process improvements, such as Standard work, Ergonomics, cell design-3P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S.
• Prioritize improvement opportunities based on growth, safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash.
• Support Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials, meeting room set-up, and recording action items.
• Conduct process reviews and aid in the creation and/or revision of standardized work procedures.
• Support open communications and involvement of employees in the process.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Standard work

5S

Ergonomics

Collaboration

Process improvement

On-floor presence

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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. In this ambitious role, you will partner with our business unit to effectively carry out lean manufacturing and business process initiatives. You will collaborate with colleagues to identify improvement opportunities and implement lean solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Support the promotion of lean culture in the organization by working with business areas to complete events and projects required to implement the Future State Plans. Apply Lean principles and tools to implement solutions for system and process improvements, such as: Standard work, Ergonomics, cell design-3P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S. Prioritize improvement opportunities based on growth, safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash. Support Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials, meeting room set-up, and recording action items. Conduct process reviews and aid in the creation and/or revision of standardized work procedures. Support open communications and involvement of employees in the process. Provide periodic event progress updates. May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

YOU HAVE

High school diploma is required. 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment (operator, team lead, or similar hands-on role). Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen, standard work, or daily improvement). Ability to observe processes, identify issues, and contribute to the application of practical solutions. Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with production teams on the floor. Willingness to learn Lean tools and apply them with guidance from CI leadership. Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint), including prior use of Excel, with a willingness to learn more advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP. A proactive approach and interest in transitioning from production into a continuous improvement role.

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

Pay Transparency nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $20.40 - $37.80 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. 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

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. 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.