Lean Operations Supervisor — Drive Efficiency & Impact

nVent; Town of Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to support production planning, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. The role emphasizes Lean principles and process improvements within a global manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have an Associate degree and 5+ years in related roles, with strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and the ability to drive efficiency, safety, and quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Ideally 5+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers and supervisors from other departments to coordinate needs and output.
• Prioritize workloads and coordinate personnel to meet changing conditions and order deadlines.
• Study production schedules to ensure accurate shop floor layouts and material accessibility for crews.
• Assist with training and managing process improvements as recommended by the quality management system.
• Support and train on changes in working conditions and equipment use to improve shop efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve work problems; motivate workers to achieve goals and report malfunctions.
• Interpret company policies to employees, implement safety regulations, and assist with performance evaluations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Job description

nVent is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to support production planning, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. The role emphasizes Lean principles and process improvements within a global manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have an Associate degree and 5+ years in related roles, with strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and the ability to drive efficiency, safety, and quality on the shop floor.