Machine Operator Lead

nVent; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Machine Operator Lead in Tempe to guide safety, quality, productivity and team engagement in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

You will lead daily production activities, coach team members, and remove obstacles to performance while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership and continuous improvement on the floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership in fast-paced production.
• Experience leading assembly/fabrication/high-volume manufacturing teams.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on coaching and equipment support experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and production priorities with the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, coaching and solving real-time issues.
• Fill roles and provide line coverage to maintain flow during absences and shifts.
• Monitor metrics and drive improvements in throughput, uptime, and waste reduction.
• Train and develop employees on standard work, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams.

Skills

Production leadership

Employee coaching

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Business

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. Join our Tempe manufacturing team as a Machine Operator Lead, where you will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment. Our facility manufactures electrical fastening and support solutions used in data centers, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure worldwide. This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for supporting production operations, coaching team members, removing obstacles to performance, and ensuring production goals are achieved. The ideal candidate grows with the manufacturing floor, leads by example, and can balance employee development with operational execution while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Shift: 3rd Shift Compensation & Extras: $28.00/hour plus shift differential of up to $2.00/hour

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Support the Production Supervisor by coordinating workflow, staffing resources, and production priorities to achieve production goals.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, providing coaching, direction, and real-time problem solving.
• Fill operational roles and provide line coverage as needed to maintain production flow during absences, breaks, vacations, and staffing fluctuations.
• Monitor production performance metrics and drive improvements in throughput, efficiency, downtime reduction, and waste elimination.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on standard work, equipment operation, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts related to equipment, materials, processes, and product quality concerns while partnering with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while recognizing strong employee performance.

YOU HAVE:

• Education Requirement High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Years of Experience 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a fast‑paced production environment. Experience leading assembly, fabrication, or high-volume manufacturing teams preferred.
• Skills Production leadership and employee coaching. Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Manufacturing metrics, root cause analysis, and problem solving. Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment support.
• Abilities to Meet the Physical and Environmental Demands Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods. Ability to lift and move materials consistent with facility requirements. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and production demands. Ability to safely work around machinery, forklifts, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.

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.

• 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

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, 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.