Operations Mgr II

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent in Solon, OH seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to drive process improvement and lean initiatives across the production floor. You will guide the process team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals while delivering cost reductions.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coach staff, and implement data-driven methods to optimize workflows, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering or Business-related field.
• Ideally 5+ years in manufacturing operations or distribution environment.
• Ideally 3+ years in a leadership position.
• Lean environment experience is required.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the process team to meet safety, service, cost, and productivity goals.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events.
• Ensure data-driven decisions, stable processes, and continuous improvement using lean tools.
• Foster teamwork, high morale, and effective communication within manufacturing and support groups.
• Act as a change agent to drive out waste and promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and implement value stream maps and improvement plans.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet commitments and drive improvements.
• Plan and schedule work to optimize resources and meet quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure strategic plans for talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
• Maintain open communication with employees and address concerns with HR input.
• Track performance, implement recovery plans, and update Gemba boards.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and support production plans.
• Manage departmental budget and drive company culture and values.
• Handle workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Support new processes and product development.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentations

Coaching and staff development

Communication

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or Business-related field

Tools

Gemba boards

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Provide leadership and direction to the process team to meet safety, service, cost, and productivity goals.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events.
• Ensure data-driven decisions, stable processes, and continuous improvement using lean tools.
• Foster teamwork, high morale, and effective communication within manufacturing and support groups.
• Act as a change agent to drive out waste and promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and implement value stream maps and improvement plans.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet commitments and drive improvements.
• Plan and schedule work to optimize resources and meet quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure strategic plans for talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
• Maintain open communication with employees and address concerns with HR input.
• Track performance, implement recovery plans, and update Gemba boards.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and support production plans.
• Manage departmental budget and drive company culture and values.
• Handle workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Support new processes and product development.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands‑on problem-solving.

YOU HAVE:

• 4-year degree in an Engineering or Business-related field.
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations or distribution environment.
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a leadership position.
• Prior experience in a Lean environment required.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and adaptability to new processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Conflict resolution and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational and delegation abilities.
• Ability to effectively coach and foster staff growth and development.
• Ability to drive results and adapt to changing business circumstances.
• Skill to create and implement plans aligned with the business unit’s strategic vision.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

WE HAVE:

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.

We’re known for being:

• 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

Benefits Overview

• 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.

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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.