Production Supervisor

nVent; Troutman (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a value stream, oversee staffing, and drive lean improvements in our manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This role emphasizes people leadership, SOP adherence, and safe, efficient production execution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong ERP experience, and a solid grasp of Lean concepts. Expect a dynamic environment with weekend/holiday coverage as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with a leadership focus.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems and understanding of SQDCC.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and drive production employees in the value stream, covering performance management and payroll time submission.
• Lead day-to-day production activities, assign tasks, and manage shift staffing to meet goals.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production line workers to ensure SOP adherence and efficiency.
• Plan and lead daily performance operations using Plant MDI boards and reporting.
• Maintain production records, shift reports, and attendance logs; support inventory control with reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by eliminating waste through lean methods and cross-functional teamwork.
• Be highly visible to the team to encourage hands-on problem-solving and participation.
• Move within the plant to facilitate work teams, problem-solving, and communication.
• Establish effective working relationships and credibility with business partners.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment and support safety programs.
• Flexibility to support manufacturing, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) 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.

This 2nd Shift role will run 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Directly supervise and drive production employees in assigned value stream which requires people management in the areas of performance management, time and attendance, reviewing and submitting employee time for payroll, mentoring and developing, motivating and recognizing individuals for exceptional work, and ongoing discipline when necessary.

• Lead the day-to-day production activities within the value stream by assigning tasks and managing shift staffing to meet production goals to include managing attendance and scheduling to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are made.

• Supervise, train, and mentor production line workers to ensure efficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Plan and lead daily performance operations through the use of Plant MDI boards and reporting daily.

• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and attendance logs. Support inventory control through accurate reporting of material usage and scrap.

• Drive a continuous improvement culture by finding ways to eliminate waste by applying lean methodology, involving employees in problem-solving and decision-making, and cross-functional partnerships.

• Be highly visible to team members and build a culture to encourage participation and promote hands‑on, high‑involvement approaches to problem‑solving.

• Move about within the plant in the facilitation of work teams, problem‑solving, and communication with employees and management.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.

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

• This role requires flexibility to support a manufacturing environment, including working weekends, holidays, and occasional extended shifts based on production needs.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science preferred.

• Previous experience in or with:

  • Ideally 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience.

  • Experienced with manufacturing ERP systems and understanding of SQDCC.

  • Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

  • Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment.

• Skills:

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving

  • Conflict resolution includes the ability to address differences of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.

  • Effective communication at both technical and leadership levels. Must include good interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to understand information and ideas as presented.

  • Project Management and Organization

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, and PowerPoint.

• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:

  • Ability to adapt rapidly to changes and function in a high‑stress, high‑pressure environment with a positive attitude. Be able to be successful in constantly evolving business environment.

  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time/workload and delegate work in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.

  • Ability to effectively mentor and foster staff growth and development.

  • Ability to evaluate and motivate personnel.

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.