Enterprise Director of Lean

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.

LOCATION: This position can be hybrid based out of Anoka, MN, St. Louis Park, MN or Solon, Ohio.

This Enterprise role is integral in driving Lean in our newly acquired companies and building awareness around the power of Lean plus Digital. In this strategic role you will lead our global enterprise Lean function and support our 3 segments with process, system, strategy and competency.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop, drive and execute key strategic Lean initiatives across the enterprise while applying best in class thought leadership.
• Champion and own business-wide, end-to-end process excellence to achieve best in class Lean standards.
• Build Lean enterprise processes, standards, capabilities and certification to deliver continuous improvement, year after year
• Champion the deployment of the "Digital Production Platform" Strategy across nVent including processes, training and investments needed.
• Actively contribute on key business unit projects to deliver results for stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in applying lean principles across the enterprise in all segments and functional areas.
• Lead and influence collaborative cross-functional engagement in the process of ongoing and sustainable improvement and change.
• Provide knowledge, coaching and mentoring of Lean Principles and Methods within the focused business areas.
• Champion the Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the entire organization (front and back office), leading through influence and collaboration
• Work collaboratively with entire enterprise to establish and sustain transformation plans.
• Prioritize improvement opportunities based on strategy deployment and tactical planning objectives such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Growth, and Cost.
• Develop others on Lean principles and tools for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements (e.g., Strategy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping & Transformation Planning, Standard Work, 3-P, RGP, Lean Culture Development & Lean Thinking).
• Support all locations in meeting and sustainment of the standards set in Lean assessment and transformation plans
• Stay current with technologies and lean concepts through continuing education and benchmarking.
• Drive Lean assessment and certification deployment and improvement across nVent. Define best practices, subject matter experts and opportunities for improvements to help drive operational performance and metrics.

This position affords an exceptional opportunity to produce results, gain credibility and develop a strong company network that will be a gateway to further career opportunities in nVent.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years' experience in global manufacturing or industrial environment with multi-site leadership experience in Lean, and/or Operations.
• Lean Manufacturing formal training required. Lean Mastery/certification preferred.
• Experience in developing "Digital Production Platform" Strategy across multi sites and regions including visuals, processes, systems and training material.
• Ability to standardize processes throughout enterprise by identifying benchmark(s) and transferring the knowledge to new locations.
• Ability to lead problem solving hands-on (process FMEA, Control plans, RCA/RCCM, PPAP, etc).
• Results driven, able to lead and influence across all levels of a matrix organization, be flexible and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and skill with lean processes and culture. Ability to use six sigma quality toolset within umbrella of lean enterprise.
• Ability to work in different geographies and travel as required, with expected range of up to 50% travel.

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

• We are a $2.5 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,500+ people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

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

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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.