Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a 3rd shift production leader in Minnesota to guide daily manufacturing activities, mentor staff, and drive Lean initiatives. You will ensure on-time commitments while improving processes and supporting new product development. A high school diploma is required, with Lean experience and leadership preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, payroll accuracy, and continuous improvement within a global, innovative electrical solutions company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• 2+ years Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to track payroll hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead production employees, including training, directing, conducting performance reviews, educating, and mentoring.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities to meet commitments while improvements are made.
• Drive waste reduction through Lean methodology.
• Review and submit payroll hours on a weekly basis.
• Support new process and product development and implementation.
• Develop key improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production leadership

Performance reviews

Payroll entries

Safety programs

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA degree is a 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. 3rd shift runs from 10:45PM - 7:15 AM. Build the future of data centers with us. At the center of today’s most critical infrastructure, we help some of the world’s most forward‑thinking companies keep their data centers running—no matter the demand. By putting our experience to work, we deliver innovative, reliable solutions where uptime matters most. From liquid cooling and cable pathway to racks integrated with PDUs, we design and engineer smart, modular systems that perform under pressure. Our solutions are rigorously tested, globally trusted, and built to scale—so customers can focus on what matters most. When it counts, we deliver cool results with ingenuity, precision, and integrity—and we’re looking for people who want to do the same.

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 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: $62,900.00 - $116,900.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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. 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.