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.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: - Lead and facilitate daily and strategic management as the Materials Management leader.
- Provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met.
- Drive and lead a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
- Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving in support of the Materials function.
- Develop, coach and implement Materials Management methodologies in line with nVent's Lean approach to drive sustained improvements in velocity and inventory accuracy.
- Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Inventory.
YOU HAVE: - Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.
- 3+ years experience in Manufacturing, Materials or Supply Chain preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner.
- Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- Clearly demonstrate understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
- Experience in Change Management with the knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods, along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment.
- Function in a constantly evolving, fast paced environment, with a positive demeanor.
- Rotate between an office and plant floor seamlessly.
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
- nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
- Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
- 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
Benefit OverviewAt nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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 may include 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.
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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