Press Team Lead - 2nd Shift

nVent Electric Inc. • San Diego, CA

63d

About The Position

As an extension of production leadership, ensures uninterrupted production flow in assigned areas. Provides problem support and guidance/on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met. First point of contact for production and responsible for connecting with a variety of support resources to resolve issues/concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 3-5 years production and/or warehouse work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems for production lead roles
• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production and/or warehouse process required.
• Knowledge of safety policies and processes and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in communicating effectively and positively through oral and written communications.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to production and/or warehouse staff and achieving desired results by monitoring, guiding, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to achieve high productivity by reporting any tardiness, attendance issues, and disciplinary issues to the Supervisor.
• Ability to conduct operator training on standard work to include: work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, company and value stream policies, and procedures as required.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Supervisor.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to bend, squat down, reach above your head, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Identify and escalate any concerns or conflicts within the department to the Supervisor.
• Attend developmental and/or skills training as assigned.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned area team members.
• Assist in interviewing candidates for assigned areas and help onboard new associates to the department and plant.
• Guide, develop, and train employees to meet production goals and enhance skill sets.
• Assist with monitoring attendance, including shift start-up, shift hand-off, and/or break times.
• Conduct first piece inspections and ensure team members are properly filling out required paperwork, such as productivity reports and department metrics.
• Communicate with a variety of resources to resolve problems, coordinate movement of material and information, and ensure uninterrupted production flow to assigned area(s).
• Support the production process by running and/or setting up equipment when necessary.
• Assist in staffing adjustments as necessary in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in MDI, 5S, housekeeping, waste elimination, and Kaizen activities.
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are performing their duties in a safe manner and ensuring that appropriate medical processes are followed in the event of an injury.
• Report any safety hazards or incidents in a timely manner per company policy, provide detailed report for incidents, and participate in safety inspections.
• Serve as a member of the Safety Committee.
• Successfully complete/maintain company-provided First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Uphold nVent policies, standards, and values.
• Other 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
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees