Continuous Improvement Lead

nVent • Anoka, MN

2d • $76,000 - $141,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to facilitate the advancement of Lean practices at our Anoka, MN manufacturing facility. You will partner with operations teams to improve how work is completed on the production floor. In this role, you will drive measurable improvements through hands-on facilitation, coaching, and collaboration, helping teams find opportunities, solve problems, and sustain new ways of working.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or production environment, with direct facilitation responsibility using Lean methodologies.
• Practical application of Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, material and information flow, takt time analysis, and root cause problem solving.
• Ability to quantify and communicate improvement results, including cost savings, productivity gains, or waste reduction.
• Proven ability to coach others, influence across functions, and work effectively with frontline teams and supervisors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Self-directed, structured, and adaptable with a strong sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events within a single manufacturing facility, partnering closely with operations teams and applying Lean methodologies to identify waste, improve flow, and implement sustainable process improvements from initial scoping through implementation and sustainment.
• Support and lead improvement efforts that deliver measurable results such as cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and throughput gains, and communicate impact to site leadership.
• Spend time at the gemba observing processes at the cell level, identifying inefficiencies in material and information flow, and working hands-on with teams to implement improvements.
• Develop and reinforce standard work, visual management, and daily management practices to sustain improvements and drive accountability in operations.
• Train, coach, and support operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners on Lean principles and tools to build capability and ownership across the site.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to detect waste and implement process improvements that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level