Production Planning Manager

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and well-being program

Job summary

nVent in Blaine, MN is seeking a Production Planning Manager to elevate the planning function and build cross-functional partnerships with operations, supply chain, engineering, and product management.

You will lead a team of planning analysts, drive Lean transformations, and align the production schedule with customer objectives while advancing data‑driven decision making and site performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in production planning, scheduling, or master scheduling.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams is highly preferred.
• Experience driving organizational change and process transformation initiatives.
• CPIM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing team of production planning analysts.
• Establish cross-functional partnerships with operations, supply chain, engineering, lean, SIOP, and product/program management.
• Drive strategy development and execution for the production planning function.
• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of production schedules with cross-functional partners.
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives and optimize ERP utilization.
• Strengthen analytics and reporting to drive data-informed decisions.
• Champion change leadership across the planning organization.

Skills

Production planning

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean & continuous improvement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPIM Certification preferred

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

The Production Planning Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for elevating the production planning function at nVent's Blaine site. This leader will strengthen cross-functional partnerships, drive operational excellence, and establish the team as a trusted strategic partner across the organization. Success requires a confident, cross-functional leader who can implement process improvements, develop team capability, and position the planning function as a center of excellence with a high degree of new product development.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop a growing team of production planning analysts, building capability, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Establish and strengthen cross-functional relationships with operations, supply chain, engineering, lean, SIOP, and product and program management teams to position planning as a valued strategic partner.

Strategy Development & Execution

Drive the strategic direction and execution of the production planning function to meet customer objectives and business goals.

Operational Excellence

Responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of production schedule in collaboration with cross-functional partners and leaders. Partner with operations teams to improve value stream performance, dependability, and overall site effectiveness.

Process Transformation

Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance planning methods, implement Lean principles (Kanbans, level schedules, production flow), and optimize ERP system utilization.

Analytics & Performance Management

Strengthen reporting and analytics capabilities to improve product flow, proactively identify bottlenecks, and drive data-informed decision-making.

Change Leadership

Lead improvement projects and initiatives across the broader planning organization, driving organizational change and continuous improvement.

YOU HAVE

Bachelor's degree is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. 7+ years of supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in production planning, scheduling, or master scheduling. 2+ years of experience leading teams is highly preferred. Experience driving organizational change and process transformation initiatives. CPIM Certification preferred.

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 to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $105,000.00 - $195,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit 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.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

EEO

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.