Production Supervisor - Internal Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

nVent seeks a manufacturing leader in Anoka, MN to direct Market Team operations, train staff, and mentor on performance across material flow, picking, put‑away and line servicing. You’ll drive Lean improvements to reduce waste and strengthen standard work while ensuring a safe, clean work environment and on‑time production commitments.

You will also review payroll hours weekly, support new process introductions, and develop high‑impact projects to improve replenishment routes and line support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• 2+ years Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Market Team employees including training, directing, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate material flow to ensure inventory accuracy and timely line servicing.
• Lead Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve replenishment routes.
• Review payroll hours weekly and manage exception hours.
• Support new process introductions and improve line-support processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing leadership

Payroll administration

Material flow

Education

High school diploma or GED

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:

Directly lead Market Team employees, including training, directing, conducting performance reviews, educating, and mentoring on performance across product put‑away, parts picking, manufacturing line servicing, and material movement activities. Look after day‑to‑day material flow operations to ensure inventory is accurately placed, parts are picked correctly, production lines are serviced on time, and materials move efficiently throughout the plant to support production commitments. Handle daily performance through the use of process center communication boards and other visual management tools to communicate priorities, identify issues, and ensure smooth operational flow. Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout material handling and flow processes through the deployment of Lean methodology, focusing on improving replenishment routes, reducing handling, and strengthening standard work. Ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions in material handling areas, and support nVent’s safety programs. Review and submit payroll hours on a weekly basis, entering exception hours as needed for Market Team employees. Support new process and product introduction by ensuring material flow and line‑support processes adapt effectively to new requirements. Develop key improvement projects related to material movement, picking accuracy, put‑away efficiency, and line‑service reliability, and fulfill related duties as needed.

YOU HAVE:

High school diploma or G.E.D 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

• 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.