Lean Technician

nVent • Anoka, MN

84d • $23 - $44

About The Position

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We believe our culture is a differentiator and fosters an environment where our employees can bring bold ideas, be authentic, and build a more sustainable and electrified world. Partner with assigned business unit on the implementation of Lean manufacturing, and Lean business process efforts. Work with colleagues to help identify, realize and optimize Lean solutions within the economic capability of the plant. 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 such as those listed for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements: Standard work, Ergonomics, cell design-3P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and 5-S. Support and coordinate Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials & schedules, managing room set-up, facilitating meetings, and recording action items. Use Lean principles to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures. Support open communications and involvement of employees who work in the process. Participate in the coordination and periodic updates of progress during the event. May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods.
• Flexibility and adaptability to accept and support new processes in a changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned business unit on the implementation of Lean manufacturing and Lean business process efforts.
• Work with colleagues to help identify, realize and optimize Lean solutions within the economic capability of the plant.
• 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 for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements.
• Support and coordinate Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials & schedules, managing room set-up, facilitating meetings, and recording action items.
• Use Lean principles to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
• Support open communications and involvement of employees who work in the process.
• Participate in the coordination and periodic updates of progress during the event.
• 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.
• 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.
• Well-being program.
• Legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree