Continuous Improvement Technician

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. In this ambitious role, you will partner with our business unit to effectively carry out lean manufacturing and business process initiatives, collaborating with colleagues to identify improvement opportunities and implement lean solutions.

• 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.
• Apply Lean principles and tools to implement solutions for system and process improvements, such as standard work, ergonomics, cell design‑3P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, value stream mapping, and 5S.
• Prioritize improvement opportunities based on growth, safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash.
• Support Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials, meeting room set‑up, and recording action items.
• Conduct process reviews and aid in the creation and/or revision of standardized work procedures.
• Support open communications and the involvement of employees in the process.
• Provide periodic event progress updates.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

• Degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing or lean environments.
• Knowledge or certification in Six‑Sigma.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practices.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office tools:
  Outlook, TEAMS, Excel, and PowerPoint to compile templates, perform data analysis, and create presentations.
• Ability to adapt to changing business environments and work effectively under uncertainty.

Compensation Range: $20.40 – $37.80 per hour. Depending on the position offered, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver leave, personal and parental leave, backup care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. Inclusion and diversity mean that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.