Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain

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

## Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply ChainApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: St Louis Park, MN, UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition id: R21527We’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.The Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain, will own and advance the nVent SPARK business system across Integrated Supply Chain, leading its ongoing review, maturity roadmap, and enterprise adoption. This role will drive a culture of continuous improvement by deploying operational excellence principles, optimizing end-to-end processes, and establishing operational definitions, metrics, and scorecards to measure performance and sustain results.## **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:*** Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and lead process improvement projects.* Identify and implement process improvements across various 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 for team members on operational excellence principles and methodologies.* Monitor and analyze performance metrics to assess the 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.## **YOU HAVE:*** Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field; master's degree in business administration (MBA) preferred for strategic decision-making and overseeing multiple facets of our organization.* Deep understanding of operational processes with proven successful application of methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, as well as minimum 15+ years of experience in operations management.* Deep Expertise in business system and principles deployment including strategy deployment, monthly operating reports and key performance indicators.* A blend of critical thinking, analytical skills, and influential leadership capabilities.* Project leadership experience and strong decision-making abilities.* Strong relationship-building skills across all levels internally in a global matrix organization and externally.* Ability to travel approximately 30%, including internationally.**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:**$241,500.00 - $359,000.00Depending 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.#LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid