Senior Lean Manufacturing Operations Leader

nVent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent in Solon, OH seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to drive process improvement and lean initiatives across the production floor. You will guide the process team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals while delivering cost reductions.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coach staff, and implement data-driven methods to optimize workflows, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering or Business-related field.
• Ideally 5+ years in manufacturing operations or distribution environment.
• Ideally 3+ years in a leadership position.
• Lean environment experience is required.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the process team to meet safety, service, cost, and productivity goals.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events.
• Ensure data-driven decisions, stable processes, and continuous improvement using lean tools.
• Foster teamwork, high morale, and effective communication within manufacturing and support groups.
• Act as a change agent to drive out waste and promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and implement value stream maps and improvement plans.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet commitments and drive improvements.
• Plan and schedule work to optimize resources and meet quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure strategic plans for talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
• Maintain open communication with employees and address concerns with HR input.
• Track performance, implement recovery plans, and update Gemba boards.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and support production plans.
• Manage departmental budget and drive company culture and values.
• Handle workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Support new processes and product development.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentations

Coaching and staff development

Communication

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or Business-related field

Tools

Gemba boards

Job description

nVent in Solon, OH seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to drive process improvement and lean initiatives across the production floor. You will guide the process team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals while delivering cost reductions.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coach staff, and implement data-driven methods to optimize workflows, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and effective communication across departments.