Lean Process Improvement 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

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.