Continuous Improvement Lead

nVent • Anoka, MN

23h • 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. 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 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 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. 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-MB1 #LI-Onsite 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.

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