Operations Supervisor

nVent; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company’s

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to coordinate shop floor activities, allocate personnel, and ensure on-time delivery. You will collaborate with managers across departments to prioritize workloads, adjust overtime, and maintain safe, efficient production layouts.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and 5+ years of related experience with a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, plus proven ability to train staff and drive process improvements in a global

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Ideally 5+ years related experience and/or training.
• Proven understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions.
• Performs activities of employees supervised.
• Interprets company policies to employees, implements safety regulations, and assists with performance evaluations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Training

Safety regulations

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

Collaborate with managers, and supervisors from other departments coordinating supporting needs and output activities from those departments. Assists with prioritizing workloads and the coordination of personnel requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions to ensure customer order deadlines are met. Studies production schedules for accurate shop floor production layout and ensures materials needed are accessible to assigned builder crews. Assists with training and managing process improvements as recommended through the quality management system. Supports and trains on suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Responsibilities

• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions.
• Performs activities of employees supervised.
• Interprets company policies to employees, implements safety regulations, and assists with performance evaluations.

YOU HAVE:

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school Ideally 5 plus years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

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. 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 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.

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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.