Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain

nVent Management Company; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 242,000 - 359,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Vice President, Operational Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain, to own the nVent SPARK business system and drive its maturity across the organization. You will lead end-to-end process improvement, establish metrics, and deploy enterprise-scale definitions and scorecards.

In this global role based in Minnesota, you will guide cross-functional teams, train staff on lean methodologies, and push data-driven decisions while collaborating with partners to unlock efficiency and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) preferred.
• 15+ years in operations management with Lean/Six Sigma.
• Proven deployment of business systems and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and lead process projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements across departments to reduce costs.
• Foster a culture of innovation and cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows.
• Develop and deliver training on operational excellence principles.
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust initiatives accordingly.
• Collaborate with partners to uncover opportunities for data-driven enhancements.
• Mature and advance the nVent SPARK business system.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Operational Excellence

Process Improvement

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

MBA in Business Administration

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. 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.

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

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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 - $359,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefits Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• 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 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.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.