Senior Ops Leader – Lean, TPS & Large-Scale Manufacturing

nVent

Anoka (MN)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 272,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Well-being program

Job summary

nVent seeks an Associate Director of Operations to lead the Hoffman Business in Anoka, Minnesota, overseeing a 700+ workforce and a $500M revenue engine. The role emphasizes TPS, Lean leadership, and daily management systems to optimize safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash.

You will report to the Senior Operations Director and drive strategic transformation across high-volume and custom production lines while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

BS/BA in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
10+ years of dynamic leadership in large-scale manufacturing (> $100M revenue)
Deep Lean & TPS expertise with experience in VSM, TPM, and Poka-Yoke
Proven ability to lead large, multi-layered teams and drive culture of continuous improvement
Strategic agility in supply chain, capacity planning, and executive communication

Responsibilities

Lead 700+ associates and 4 direct reports with clear objectives
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to execute site strategy
Drive SQDCC metrics and embed Toyota Production System across the plant
Implement Daily Management Systems and visual controls for real-time problem solving
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement