Continuous Improvement Lead

nVent • Anoka, MN

13h • $76,000 - $141,100 • Onsite

About The Position

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. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Implement Lean Principles: Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency. Process Analysis: Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Training & Coaching: Conduct training sessions and provide hands-on support to employees on Lean tools and methodologies. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with departments across the organization to drive and support improvement initiatives. Performance Monitoring: Track Lean initiative progress and effectiveness; report on outcomes, recommend adjustments and financial improvements. Kaizen Facilitation: Plan, lead, and follow up on Kaizen (continuous improvement) workshops to foster a culture of ongoing improvement. Standard Work Development: Create and maintain standardized work to promote consistency and best practices. Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into process issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement role with three to five years of experience and strong expertise in Lean principles and process improvement.
• Lean Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and application of Lean tools and methodologies, e.g. Kaizen, Management for Daily Improvement (MDI), 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Problem Solving, Standard Work etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Meticulous with a structured and independent work style
• Adaptable and capable of mentoring others
• Technical Proficiency: Microsoft tools (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Communication: Verbal and written communication skills; effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Principles: Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency.
• Process Analysis: Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Training & Coaching: Conduct training sessions and provide hands-on support to employees on Lean tools and methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with departments across the organization to drive and support improvement initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Track Lean initiative progress and effectiveness; report on outcomes, recommend adjustments and financial improvements.
• Kaizen Facilitation: Plan, lead, and follow up on Kaizen (continuous improvement) workshops to foster a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Standard Work Development: Create and maintain standardized work to promote consistency and best practices.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into process issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

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.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees