Plant Manager
nVent - Solon, OH
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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.We believe our culture is a differentiator and fosters an environment where our employees can bring bold ideas, be authentic, and build a more sustainable and electrified world.See how our Win Right values and culture of inclusion drive engagement and high performanceLearn about our health, wealth, and life benefits that support the well-being of our peopleWHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:Lead the site to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash initiativesDrive leadership in the application of Lean Principles and MethodsAct as a change agent and drive campus toward improved waste elimination, in manufacturing and business processes.Provide strategy and direction to Value Stream Manager to meet production plans.Partner with functional partners (central planning, quality, lean, safety, finance, HR) for site activitiesEstablish site Transformation Plans and lead site to the execution and strategy developmentCreate an environment of continuous improvement, including cost effective procedures, systems, tooling, and equipment to continually improve manufacturing productivity. Be responsible to assure strategic plans are in place for talent acquisition, employee development and people management are in place.Develop open lines of communication to continually monitor employee attitudes and concerns, and implement appropriate actions with input from Human Resources.Coordinate and drive activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with marketing departments and district sales offices. Convert strategy deployment goals into Kaizen team actions - lead and follow-up on the conversion of batch processing to lean practices.Work with nVent leadership to identify opportunities, execute action plans, follow-up and assure achievement of enterprise goals.Develop annual plan for multiple business units focusing on the Value Stream.YOU HAVE: A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing or related business field is preferred Minimum 5+ years' experience as a site manager and managing an organization with more than 100 peopleIdeally 10+ years manufacturing experienceProven record of Lean implementation and creating a lean cultureFabrication experience in metal stamping/pressing, painting and assembly highly preferredStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsKnowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environmentSkill in project management and organizationWE 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 dayAt 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 workWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwideThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate moneyCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:Innovative & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits to support the lives of our employeesBenefit OverviewAt nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes: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.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.#LI-OnsiteMaximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.#LI-AL1#INDISCPDN-9d2b62cb-e836-4739-aea2-d4d44ae0b872
Created: 2025-02-07