Machine Operator Lead

nVent • Tempe, AZ

39d • 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. Join our Tempe manufacturing team as a Machine Operator Lead, where you will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment. Our facility manufactures electrical fastening and support solutions used in data centers, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure worldwide. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supporting production operations, coaching team members, removing obstacles to performance, and ensuring production goals are achieved. The ideal candidate grows with the manufacturing floor, leads by example, and can balance employee development with operational execution while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Shift: 3rd Shift Compensation & Extras: $28.00/hour plus shift differential of up to $2.00/hour

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Production leadership and employee coaching.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manufacturing metrics, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment support.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience leading assembly, fabrication, or high-volume manufacturing teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Support the Production Supervisor by coordinating workflow, staffing resources, and production priorities to achieve production goals.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, providing coaching, direction, and real-time problem solving.
• Fill operational roles and provide line coverage as needed to maintain production flow during absences, breaks, vacations, and staffing fluctuations.
• Monitor production performance metrics and drive improvements in throughput, efficiency, downtime reduction, and waste elimination.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on standard work, equipment operation, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts related to equipment, materials, processes, and product quality concerns while partnering with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while recognizing strong employee performance.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED