Materials Management Leader — Lean & Continuous Improvement

nVent; Hitchcock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Materials Management leader to drive daily and strategic operations across the materials function. You will provide resources, direction, and problem-solving to meet business goals while promoting a lean, high-engagement culture on the plant floor and in the office.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong communication, and a proven ability to implement process improvements and change management across fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Ideally 3+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence.
• Efficiently operate computer programs including Microsoft Office.
• Clear understanding of Lean Manufacturing mindset.
• Change Management with knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate daily and strategic management as the Materials Management leader.
• Provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met.
• Drive continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and recognizing exceptional work.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement problem solving in support of Materials function.
• Develop, coach and implement Materials Management methodologies in line with Lean mindset to drive sustained improvements.
• Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cash.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Change management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

nVent is seeking a Materials Management leader to drive daily and strategic operations across the materials function. You will provide resources, direction, and problem-solving to meet business goals while promoting a lean, high-engagement culture on the plant floor and in the office.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong communication, and a proven ability to implement process improvements and change management across fast-paced environments.