Paint Engineering Supervisor

nVent•Anoka, MN

6d•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 nVent as a Paint Engineering Supervisor, where you’ll lead a high-performing team of technicians in powder coating and foam-in-place operations. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with leadership, offering opportunities to innovate, improve processes, and deliver high-quality results in a dynamic environment. You will work on-site 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Coach, mentor, and build technical depth within a group of technicians supporting multiple value streams. Drive operational excellence by supervising troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, chemical monitoring, and operator training to ensure optimal approaches and continuous improvement. Lead sophisticated projects such as automation upgrades, ergonomic improvements, and capital equipment installations while applying structured problem-solving and driving CER execution. Promote a safety-first environment using risk notification tools, ergonomic analysis, and management of change. Ensure compliance with ISO standards and environmental regulations. Partner with process engineers, automation teams, and external vendors to deliver solutions that enhance productivity and quality. Enable future growth and support roadmap development for new processes and products, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or related Engineering field required.
Strong technical problem-solving and project management abilities.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement principles.
Ability to navigate multi-functional environments and inspire change.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for vendor visits, tradeshows, etc.

Nice To Haves

2+ years in paint, powder coating, or chemical processing is preferred.
Previous people management experience is preferred, including an ability to lead and guide engineering and technical teams.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and build technical depth within a group of technicians supporting multiple value streams.
Drive operational excellence by supervising troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, chemical monitoring, and operator training to ensure optimal approaches and continuous improvement.
Lead sophisticated projects such as automation upgrades, ergonomic improvements, and capital equipment installations while applying structured problem-solving and driving CER execution.
Promote a safety-first environment using risk notification tools, ergonomic analysis, and management of change.
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and environmental regulations.
Partner with process engineers, automation teams, and external vendors to deliver solutions that enhance productivity and quality.
Enable future growth and support roadmap development for new processes and products, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

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
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.
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Pay Transparency
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.