Manufacturing Operations Manager

nVent • Anoka, MN

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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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Ideally minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership, with 2+ years leading Supervisors.
• Proven track record of leading teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data driven mentality.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and work direction for the team to ensure that resources needed are adequate to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead day-to-day production activities within the value stream to ensure current commitments are achieved while making improvements.
• Continuously improve manufacturing efficiency through efficient procedures, systems, tooling, and equipment.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional projects and kaizen events supporting continuous improvement of the value stream.
• Engage in regular communication with customers, acting as a key leader in customer interactions.
• Monitor daily performance; ensuring countermeasures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets.
• Recommend and implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement, and staffing in support of production plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with Sales/Marketing and district sales offices.
• Participate in, monitor, and maintain departmental budget — both expense and capital.
• Foster awareness among associates and cultivate an environment that encourages active participation, promoting a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

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.
• Legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree