Continuous Improvement Specialist

1 month ago

Anoka, United States nVent Full time

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.

*Relocation assistance provided to those who qualify*

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • Provide leadership in the application of Lean Principles and Methods. Apply appropriate tools, methodologies and timing of improvement activities to achieve business objectives.
  • Facilitate both office and operations related Kaizen Events, including planning & scheduling future events, ensuring open communications and involvement of employees, coordination and updates of progress during event, and maintain a system to follow upon open items from Kaizen events to ensure they are driven to completion.
  • Build, audit and improve standard work, value stream mapping and other required documents for assigned processes.
  • Work with nVent leadership to find opportunities, implement action plans, follow-up and assure achievement of enterprise goals.
  • Coach and teach the Lean methodologies as needed to support the Lean culture initiative.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Engineering or a related subject area is preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant process improvement experience in a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Engineering experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept and support new processes in a changing manufacturing business environment.
  • Multi-functional project management leadership.

WE HAVE:

  • 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
    • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
    • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

  • 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

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.

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