Facility Senior Supervisor

nVent•New Berlin, WI

2d•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. The Facility Senior Supervisor provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the maintenance and reliability of our New Berlin facility, encompassing both the distribution center and office space. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant environment. You will lead a dedicated maintenance team, driving proactive maintenance strategies, and ensuring efficient performance of all building systems and equipment. Additionally, you will champion Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives, encouraging a culture of safety and adherence to all OSHA regulations. You will also have the opportunity to lead facility-related projects across the nVent Electrical Connections segment. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Develop and implement strategies to improve the long-term reliability, availability, and safety of all facility assets, directly supporting distribution center optimization and operational excellence. Direct and complete comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all distribution center equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, conveyor systems, and other critical machinery. Oversee the safety and security of the building, including access control, CCTV, and alarm systems. Drive continuous improvement through reliability programs, optimizing maintenance schedules, ensuring adequate spare parts inventory, and improving technician capabilities. Provide expert-level troubleshooting, modification, and repair of complex machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime. Mentor and train maintenance technicians in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair techniques. Demonstrate the ability to access and interpret PLC data for effective diagnostics and maintenance. Serve as a key liaison, communicating with team leads, supervisors, and external vendors regarding technical support and project updates. Own and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for efficient work order management and asset tracking. Coordinate the maintenance and repair of interior and exterior building systems, including HVAC, lighting, alarm systems, and restroom facilities. Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility service providers, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness. Lead the facility's EH&S program, including the Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with all OSHA regulations and encouraging a safe work environment. Participate in and lead facility-related projects, supporting the strategic growth and development of the nVent Electrical Connections segment.

Requirements

Supervisory or managerial experience in a maintenance or facilities environment preferred.
5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience preferred.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of making effective decisions.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in CMMS and other computer applications.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and meet critical deadlines.
Self-motivated and safety-conscious, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Certified forklift operator experience.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Proficient in EH&S regulations and standard processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to improve the long-term reliability, availability, and safety of all facility assets, directly supporting distribution center optimization and operational excellence.
Direct and complete comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all distribution center equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, conveyor systems, and other critical machinery.
Oversee the safety and security of the building, including access control, CCTV, and alarm systems.
Drive continuous improvement through reliability programs, optimizing maintenance schedules, ensuring adequate spare parts inventory, and improving technician capabilities.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting, modification, and repair of complex machinery and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
Mentor and train maintenance technicians in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Demonstrate the ability to access and interpret PLC data for effective diagnostics and maintenance.
Serve as a key liaison, communicating with team leads, supervisors, and external vendors regarding technical support and project updates.
Own and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for efficient work order management and asset tracking.
Coordinate the maintenance and repair of interior and exterior building systems, including HVAC, lighting, alarm systems, and restroom facilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility service providers, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
Lead the facility's EH&S program, including the Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with all OSHA regulations and encouraging a safe work environment.
Participate in and lead facility-related projects, supporting the strategic growth and development of the nVent Electrical Connections segment.

Benefits

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.
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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.