Operations Manager II

nVent • Anoka, MN

18h • $105,000 - $195,000 • 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.

Requirements

• Ideally 3+ years’ manufacturing operations experience
• Ideally 1+ years’ experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
• Leading the day-to-day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made
• Track daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis
• Assures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and supports nVent’s safety programs
• Responsible for requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, disciplining, or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value Streams
• Assist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans
• Support new process and product development and implementation
• Develops key improvement projects and performs other related duties as needed
• Ability to move about within the facility in the facilitation of work teams, problem solving, and communication with employees and management
• People management in the areas of: performance management, time and attendance, and progressive discipline

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: Associate degree