Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

nVent; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Other employee benefits

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Production Lead in Solon, IA to drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and lead daily production activities on the 3PM–11PM shift. The role emphasizes training, performance reviews, and mentoring, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality.

You will review payroll hours weekly, support new processes, and lead improvement projects to deliver reliable output. A high school diploma is required, and a BA is a plus for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BA degree is a plus.
• Ideal 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Ideal 2+ years of Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct production employees, including training, directing, performance reviews, and mentoring.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities to meet commitments while improvements are made.
• Monitor daily performance using process boards and standard communication channels.
• Act as a change agent to drive waste reduction via Lean methodologies.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and support safety programs.
• Review and submit payroll hours weekly and handle exceptions.
• Support new process and product development and implementation.
• Develop key improvement projects and fulfill related duties.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing leadership

Team training

Payroll processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA Degree (plus)

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.

This shift will run from 3PM - 11PM.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Directly lead production employees, including training, directing, conducting performance reviews, educating, and mentoring on performance.

• Look after day-to-day production activities to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.

• Handle daily performance through the use of process center communication boards daily.

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.

• Ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and supports nVent’s safety programs.

• Review and submit payroll hours on a weekly basis, entering exception hours as needed.

• Support new process and product development and implementation.

• Develops key improvement projects and fulfills related duties as needed.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D

• BA Degree is a plus

• Ideally 3 plus years manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience preferred

• Ideally 2+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing, with a strong ability to articulate and apply Lean concepts and methodologies.

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

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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