Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain Excellence

nVent; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 242,000 - 359,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain, to own and advance the SPARK business system across the organization. You will spearhead continuous improvement, deploy Lean Six Sigma, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end processes and sustain measurable outcomes.

With 15+ years in operations management and MBA preferred, you will develop training programs, define KPIs, and drive strategic deployment including monthly operating reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, or related field; MBA preferred for strategic decision-making.
• 15+ years of experience in operations management.
• Deep expertise in deploying business systems and KPIs.
• Strong leadership and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and lead process improvement projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements across departments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and eliminate waste.
• Develop and deliver training programs on operational excellence principles and methodologies.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to assess effectiveness of initiatives and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with partners to uncover opportunities for process enhancements and implement data-driven recommendations.
• Mature and advance the nVent SPARK business system.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/operations

MBA preferred

Job description

nVent is seeking a Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain, to own and advance the SPARK business system across the organization. You will spearhead continuous improvement, deploy Lean Six Sigma, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end processes and sustain measurable outcomes.

With 15+ years in operations management and MBA preferred, you will develop training programs, define KPIs, and drive strategic deployment including monthly operating reports.