Plant Manager

Davita Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of electrical connection solutions seeks a Site Manager to drive operational improvements and lead strategic initiatives in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a proven track record in Lean implementation. You will work closely with functional departments to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and volunteer time

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years as site manager for an organization with 100+ people.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in metal stamping/pressing, painting, and assembly is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash initiatives.
• Develop annual plans focusing on the Value Stream.
• Coordinate activities responding to customer and market needs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Lean Implementation

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

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:

• Lead the site to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash initiatives
• Drive leadership in the application of Lean Principles and Methods
• Act as a change agent and drive campus toward improved waste elimination in manufacturing and business processes
• Provide strategy and direction to Value Stream Manager to meet production plans
• Partner with functional departments (central planning, quality, lean, safety, finance, HR) for site activities
• Establish site Transformation Plans and lead execution and strategy development
• Create an environment of continuous improvement, including cost-effective procedures, systems, tooling, and equipment to improve manufacturing productivity
• Ensure strategic plans are in place for talent acquisition, employee development, and people management
• Develop open communication channels to monitor employee attitudes and concerns, and implement appropriate actions with HR input
• Coordinate activities responding to customer and market needs through marketing and sales contacts
• Translate strategy deployment goals into Kaizen team actions and lead lean practice implementation
• Work with nVent leadership to identify opportunities, execute plans, and achieve enterprise goals
• Develop annual plans for multiple business units focusing on the Value Stream

YOU HAVE:

• A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, or related field is preferred
• Minimum 5+ years' experience as a site manager managing an organization with over 100 people
• Ideally 10+ years manufacturing experience
• Proven record of Lean implementation and fostering a lean culture
• Fabrication experience in metal stamping/pressing, painting, and assembly is highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods, with adaptability to support new processes
• Skill in project management and organization

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations, providing career opportunities and impact
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, designing, manufacturing, and servicing high-performance products under recognized brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• Our main office is in London, with a management office in Minneapolis, USA
• A commitment to strengthening communities through philanthropic activities and the nVent in Action matching program
• Core values emphasizing innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, optimism, and accountability

Benefits:

We support our employees' health and well-being with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision plans, flexible spending, disability, critical illness, accident, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match
• Additional benefits like tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, paid time off, volunteer time, well-being programs, and 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 are celebrated and encouraged, fostering growth through authenticity.

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