Materials Manager

nVent; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and safety. In this role, you will lead the Material Flow area, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will empower employees while enhancing productivity and quality. With a commitment to community and employee well-being, this company offers a dynamic work environment and diverse career opportunities. If you are passionate about making an impact and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Well-being Programs

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Material Flow area.
• Supervise employees, providing training and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and lead transformational projects.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing Concepts

Change Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Epicor Software

Education

2-Year Degree

4-Year Degree

Tools

Epicor

Microsoft Office

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.

In this position, you will:

1. Lead and facilitate daily operations of the Material Flow area
2. Directly supervise employees including training, work direction, performance management, and payroll
3. Provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem-solving to ensure business goals are met
4. Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making, as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
5. Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving
6. Maintain RF material tracking system/equipment and drive velocity and accuracy improvements
7. Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity

You have:

1. Academic background of a minimum 2-year degree; a 4-year degree is preferred
2. Previous experience in or with:

• 3-5 years Manufacturing
• Materials or Supply Chain
• 1-3 years Leadership

Skills in:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and influence views clearly and compellingly
• Efficient operation of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Epicor
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Employee management, including conflict resolution, coaching, training, recognition, and engagement
• Change management with knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods, and adaptability to support new processes in a changing environment

Abilities to meet physical and environmental demands, including functioning in a fast-paced environment, seamlessly rotating between office and plant floor, and performing physical activities as needed

We have:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations, offering plentiful career opportunities and the chance to make an impact every day
• nVent, a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, designing and manufacturing high-performance products that connect and protect sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• A commitment to strengthening communities through philanthropic activities and employee volunteer support
• Core values including innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, critical illness, accident, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, back-up care, paid time off, well-being programs, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We celebrate diversity and inclusion because we believe that uniqueness sparks growth.