Lean Coordinator

nVent • Blaine, MN

3d • $20 - $38

About The Position

In this ambitious role, you will partner with our business unit to effectively carry out lean manufacturing and business process initiatives. You will collaborate with colleagues to identify improvement opportunities and implement lean solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment (operator, team lead, or similar hands-on role).
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen, standard work, or daily improvement).
• Ability to observe processes, identify issues, and contribute to the application of practical solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with production teams on the floor.
• Willingness to learn Lean tools and apply them with guidance from CI leadership.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint), including prior use of Excel, with a willingness to learn more advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• A proactive approach and interest in transitioning from production into a continuous improvement role.

Responsibilities

• Support the promotion of lean culture in the organization by working with business areas to complete events and projects required to implement the Future State Plans.
• Apply Lean principles and tools to implement solutions for system and process improvements, such as: Standard work, Ergonomics, cell design-3P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S.
• Prioritize improvement opportunities based on growth, safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash.
• Support Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials, meeting room set-up, and recording action items.
• Conduct process reviews and aid in the creation and/or revision of standardized work procedures.
• Support open communications and involvement of employees in the process.
• Provide periodic event progress updates.
• 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED