Material Flow Manufacturing Technician - 1st shift

nVent•Blaine, MN

13d•$20 - $38

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. In this position, you will get to: Conduct minor repairs and/or assembly to department assets and equipment. Manage market and receiving maintenance orders and submissions related to equipment and assets. Work with vendors Assist with Kanban replacement and creation. To include bin and rack creation, alteration, and labeling. Create visual aids to improve material handling process. Partner with the inventory team to identify and determine disposition of excess or obsolete parts (E&O Process). Assist in the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans for materials, as well as the implementation of those plans. Participate and/or lead Kaizen, 5S, Ergonomic, and Safety activities and daily GEMBA walks within Materials Including resolution of safety observations and Continuous Improvement submissions. Sitewide involvement with all projects related to market part storage and delivery. Assist with controlled maintenance of the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) at the work center and market levels and adjusts ERP, PFEP and the physical changes to support changes. Leadership Adapts to change by identifying implication of change for nVent and own job and adjusting as needed and working with others as appropriate to implement change initiatives. Share knowledge of processes and best practices. Takes accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines. Interpersonal Ability to work in a fast-changing environment inclined to deadlines and shifting priorities. Ability to collaborate across multiple facets with internal and external resources. Provide clear and concise written and verbal communications. Business Understand and use business metrics to evaluate and recommend necessary actions to achieve inventory objectives. Analyze proposed changes and assess the impact on day-to-day activity in material planning and inventory control teams. Ensure familiarity with company policies and procedures. Develop relationships across business organizations.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Power Point, Excel.
Strong knowledge of Action Trackers.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Production and Inventory Control, Material Handling, or Manufacturing.
Strong computer skills and ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Conduct minor repairs and/or assembly to department assets and equipment.
Manage market and receiving maintenance orders and submissions related to equipment and assets.
Work with vendors
Assist with Kanban replacement and creation. To include bin and rack creation, alteration, and labeling.
Create visual aids to improve material handling process.
Partner with the inventory team to identify and determine disposition of excess or obsolete parts (E&O Process).
Assist in the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans for materials, as well as the implementation of those plans.
Participate and/or lead Kaizen, 5S, Ergonomic, and Safety activities and daily GEMBA walks within Materials Including resolution of safety observations and Continuous Improvement submissions.
Sitewide involvement with all projects related to market part storage and delivery.
Assist with controlled maintenance of the PFEP (Plan for Every Part) at the work center and market levels and adjusts ERP, PFEP and the physical changes to support changes.
Adapts to change by identifying implication of change for nVent and own job and adjusting as needed and working with others as appropriate to implement change initiatives.
Share knowledge of processes and best practices.
Takes accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-changing environment inclined to deadlines and shifting priorities.
Ability to collaborate across multiple facets with internal and external resources.
Provide clear and concise written and verbal communications.
Understand and use business metrics to evaluate and recommend necessary actions to achieve inventory objectives.
Analyze proposed changes and assess the impact on day-to-day activity in material planning and inventory control teams.
Ensure familiarity with company policies and procedures.
Develop relationships across business organizations.

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: $20.40 - $37.80 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.
Billing Identifier: DS / EQP - Anoka, MN
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.