Global Lean Manager

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.

The Global Lean Manager will need to reside near our Solon, OH campus.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead, provide, and drive the application of Lean Principles and Methods for the EFS (Electrical, Fastening and Solutions) segment.

• Facilitate, train and lead Strategy Deployment Activity for all EFS sites. Oversee the annual Strategic Deployment process including enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning

• Convert corporate strategy deployment goals into segment team actions

• Train domestic and global sites in Lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate transformation tools

• Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute)

• Lead / develop Transformation Planning for targeted improvement areas

• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement

• Manage Global Portfolio of OCOGS projects to ensure proper achievement of results

• Drive plants and sites toward improved waste elimination, in manufacturing and business processes.

• Work with nVent leadership to identify opportunities, execute action plans, follow-up and assure achievement of enterprise goals.

• Develop & maintain a Kaizen Calendar system to plan, support and execute events including the follow-up on open items from all KAIZEN events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event as needed.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management or related field is a must. Master’s degree preferred.

• 7+ years business process or manufacturing continuous improvement experience

• Must be willing to travel at least 30%

• Six-Sigma knowledge

• Lean Champion certification or willingness to obtain certification a plus

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Strong project management and project leadership experience

• Ability to build relationships and influence all levels in the organization

• Knowledge with demonstrated skills in using and teaching Six Sigma, Lean tools, and Quality system controls.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills, work in a team and facilitate team development.

• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results and influence others to meet strategic objectives

• Ability to teach and facilitate groups using data for decision making

• Ability to work cross-functionally in the organization.

• Analytical skills and business financial knowledge a plus.

• Application of lean principles to non-manufacturing and non-traditional situations

• Skilled in full cycle process/project management, planning and change management

• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate to changing demands and circumstances activates across cross functional teams and departments

• Provide leadership and influence to others.

• Developing relationships and networks.

• Strong interpersonal, communicate on (oral and written), and presentation skills

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 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 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 mon