Lean Coordinator - ESN

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.

Support the application of Lean Principles and Methods, for assigned areas and projects. Support assigned projects to accelerate waste elimination.  Facilitate the daily implementation of Continuous Improvement activities through MDI.  Provide resource support to improve and sustain lean activities. Support strategy deployment goals on assigned projects – help lead and follow-up on the application of lean practices.  Learn and apply Lean principles and tools; support the planning and scheduling of future events. Work with Lean Manager and Site Leadership to identify opportunities and execute action plans in support of enterprise goals.

• Partner with assigned business unit on the implementation of lean manufacturing, and lean business process efforts.  Work with colleagues to help identify, realize and optimize lean solutions within the economic capability of the plant.
• Support the promotion of lean culture in the organization by working with business areas to complete events and projects required to implement the Future State Plans. 
• Support business unit using appropriate tools, methodologies, and timing, of improvement activities to achieve business objectives.
• Learn and apply Lean principles and tools such as those listed for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements: Standard work, TPM, SMED, KANBAN, Value Stream Mapping, MDI, and 5S.
• Use Lean principles to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and support areas, in a team environment.
• Work effectively in an environment of change, and uncertainty.
• Support/Coordinate the planning, scheduling and facilitation of future Lean events.
• Support open communications and involvement of employees who work in the process.
• Participate in Lean audits, 5S activities, and daily GEMBA walks.
• Participate in the coordination and periodic updates of progress during the event.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.  Additional experience, training or formal education is beneficial.
• Past participation in Kaizen events and MDI continuous improvement program
• Basic computer knowledge desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships

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 Overview

At 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 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.