Material Handler Lead

nVent; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement & family leave

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to ensure uninterrupted production flow in the assigned area. You will coach employees, train on-the-job, and coordinate material and information movement across shifts to meet daily goals.

In this role, you will apply Lean principles (MDI, 5S) to eliminate waste, improve workflow, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the shipping department.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with shipping operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using standard office software and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Shipping Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Lead Lean activities (MDI, 5S, Kaizen) to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive waste reduction through Lean deployment and process improvements.
• Operate equipment such as CRTs and forklifts as required.
• Coordinate training and ensure timely material movement across shifts.
• Communicate issues to shifts and support teams via email and in person.
• Ensure safe work practices and proper incident reporting.

Skills

Shipping process knowledge

Lean manufacturing

5S workplace organization

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Coaching and training

Safety compliance

Adaptability to change

Education

High school diploma or GED

3-5 years shipping work experience

Tools

Windows

Excel

Outlook

MACPAC

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.

Company Overview

nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now.

Business Segment Overview

Electrical & Fastening Solutions Overview

At nVent, we know that electrical systems are only as secure as the components used to fix, fasten and mount cable and wire systems. That’s why the people in our Electrical & Fastening Solutions segment are responsible for engineering more than 100 patents.

As electrical systems become more complex, nVent’s fastening experts focus on keeping things simple for the customer. Besides superior technical performance, our nVent CADDY and nVent ERICO brands of fasteners are designed for easy and intuitive installation.

POsition SUmmary

Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process. Provide problem support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met. Communicate with a variety of support resources to resolve problems.

Key role responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Shipping Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities
• Drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Execute and coordinate employee training
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material and information into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making, as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Ensure all employees are properly following startup, shutdown, and break times
• Ensure all employees are properly filling out required paperwork
• Communicate issues to other shifts and support functions via email and in person
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are performing their duties in a safe manner, and ensuring that appropriate medical attention is provided in the event of an injury
• Report any safety hazards or incidents in a timely manner. Provide detailed report for incidents.
• Participate in safety inspections.
• Adjust staffing as necessary in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift
• Other duties as assigned.

qualifications and experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 3-5 years shipping work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC and the Internet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned shipping process required
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications
• Skill in following detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to staff and achieving desired results by monitoring, coaching, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to achieve high productivity by reliable and punctual attendance and reporting any tardiness, attendance issues and disciplinary issues to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Ability to conduct operator training on standard work to include: work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, company and value stream policies and procedures as required.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Shipping Supervisor.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

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 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 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.