Material Handler Lead - 3rd Shift

nVent • Anoka, MN

5d • $24 - $44

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. Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process. Provide problem solving support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met. Communicate with a variety of support resources to resolve problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1-3 years production work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards and the Internet.
• Knowledge of all material flow processes
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications.
• Ability to achieve high productivity by reliable and punctual attendance.
• Ability to conduct operator training on standard work to include work instructions, product quality, company and value stream policies and procedures as required.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to function in a high stress, high pressure environment, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to solve ambiguous problems with unique solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the production process by coordinating the movement of material into, within and out to manufacturing in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Exercise high level of professionalism when responding to internal customer concerns.
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to participate in Kaizen events
• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
• Support a continuous improvement culture engaging with team members and supervisors in problem solving and decision making.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees