Lean Manager

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent seeks an experienced Lean/Continuous Improvement leader to drive process improvements across manufacturing and support functions. The role focuses on leading Lean deployments, identifying opportunities, and developing robust business cases to achieve strategic goals.

Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional influence are essential. The candidate will mentor Lean Coordinators, oversee transformation plans, and promote standardized work and a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required (Operations Management or related field highly preferred).
• Six-Sigma knowledge or certification preferred.
• Lean Champion certification or willingness to obtain certification a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to develop process improvement strategies.
• Lead Lean projects through discovery, design and implementation.
• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Develop business cases and establish project goals (financial and non-financial).
• Coordinate Lean transformation activities and teach problem solving methods.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Mgmt or related

Master's degree preferred

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

• Work cross-functionally to develop process improvement strategies
• Facilitate, train and lead Lean Strategy Deployment Activity
• Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute)
• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement
• Train improvement teams in Lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate transformation tools
• Create the right sponsorship to drive improvement activity
• Assess manufacturing, sourcing, business and SG&A process efficiency and performance
• Develop business cases and establish financial and non-financial Lean project goals
• Lead Lean projects through discovery, design and implementation
• Manage Lean Coordinators and projects to ensure proper achievement of results
• Develop and execute capability building plans to achieve strategic goals
• Provide Lean expertise to teams including
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS), Lean, change execution and Behavior and Consequence management
• Lean principles of teamwork, methodology, business benefit, innovation and customer focus
• Subject matter expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing or support functions (Quality, Technology)
• Lead Lean transformational change and work on identifying greatest Lean opportunities across nVent
• Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis (Subject Matter Experts, Workshops, company visits, etc.)
• Identify and share best practices and external trends
• Teach and coach others in scientific problem solving and standardized work
• Educate, communicate, and excite the organization on Lean
• Develop and lead communities of practice that promote Lean best practice sharing across the site and within the division and corporation.
• Generate interest for Lean
• Develop and promote common Lean Methodology and Language across nVent
• Oversee the annual Strategic Deployment process including Lean enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning.
• Oversee site Lean team, including performance management, recruiting, talent review and coaching.
• Communicate and coach site leaders and employees on Lean fundamentals and PIMS implementation
• Develop & maintain a Kaizen calendar system to plan and execute events including the follow-up on open items from all KAIZEN events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor degree required (Operations Management or related field highly preferred). Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing operations experience, with at least 2 years focused on Lean and continuous improvement programming/implementation
• Six-Sigma knowledge or certification preferred
• Lean Champion certification or willingness to obtain certification a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong project management and project leadership experience
• Ability to build relationships and influence all levels in the organization
• Knowledge with demonstrated skills in using and teaching Six Sigma, Lean tools, and Quality system controls.
• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills, work in a team and facilitate team development.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results and influence others to meet strategic objectives
• Ability to teach and facilitate groups using data for decision making
• Ability to work cross-functionally in the organization.
• Analytical skills and business financial knowledge a plus.
• Application of lean principles to non-manufacturing and non-traditional situations
• Skilled in full cycle process/project management, planning and change management
• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate to changing demands and circumstances activates across cross functional teams and departments
• Provide leadership and influence to others.
• Developing relationships and networks.
• Strong interpersonal, communicate on (oral and written), and presentation skills

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 - 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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