Flow Coordinator

nVent•Anoka, MN

26d•$17 - $32

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. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Ensure smooth movement of critical parts during a high-volume period; timely tracking and movement are essential to ensure the right products reach production without bottlenecks. This role requires someone motivated, diligent, and detail-oriented to track parts and maintain flow across multiple stages.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
1+ years of manufacturing experience required.
Proficient experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning system) and Computers.
No corrective actions or performance improvement plans within six (6) months of the job posting opening date.
No decision-making leaves within 12 months of the job posting opening date.
Most recent performance rating achieves or higher.
Successfully completed six (6) months in current job bid classification OR current career advancement classification.

Nice To Haves

APICS (American Production Inventory Control Society) Certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

Monitor and track parts from metal processing through receiving , receiving inspection , and onto the production line
Accurately count parts and update tracking spreadsheets in real time.
Proactively identify and resolve delays to keep production moving.
Review and release work orders in a timely manner and perform transactions necessary to maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
Ensure efficient flow of material through assigned value streams by coordinating and responding to triggers / signals within the process. Signals include physical cards, events, system events, and time.
Maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of the staging area.
Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area.
Communicate with appropriate resources when problems arise affecting on-time delivery of materials to value streams and/or adherence to schedule.
Participates actively as a team member through continuous improvement and Lean activities.
Performs other responsibilities / duties as apparent or assigned.

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
Pay Transparency
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range: $17.20 - $31.90 Per Hour
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
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 may include 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.
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.