VP, Global Operational Excellence & Integrated Supply Chain

nVent; 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

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