Sr. Manager - Continuous Improvement

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.

nVent is seeking a leader with a passion to bring Lean methodologies to our organization and transform our business. This role leads and drives sustainable and transformational change across our largest business segment around the globe. Ideal candidates will be partners with our operations sites, focused on process improvements and demonstrated improvement in metrics.

Under the guidance of the Sr. Director Operational Excellence, you will advance Lean in practice, adaptation and cultural integration.

What You Will Experience in this position:

• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
• Drive change that brings value to our customers by being an influencer for our lean culture.
• Assist in the execution of continuous improvement projects that align to the strategic business plans
• Collaborate with leaders at all levels in the development and execution of short and long-term operational plans
• Engage, motivate, and inspire operations and cross functional teams to define and deliver value

You have:

• BA or BS degree in Business, Engineering or similar field
• MBA or other graduate degree preferred
• 7 years demonstrated experience
• Influencer of Lean Methodologies
• Ability to be an encouraging partner with a combination of analytic rigor, conceptual ability, innovation, creativity, mental flexibility and judgment
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships at all levels both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.)
• Approximately 20% of domestic and international 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
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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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