Distribution Team Leader

Overview

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. Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, this position significantly contributes to nVent's financial performance by performing various tasks related to the distribution function with a focus on Inventory and Outbound while also providing leadership to other associates.

By leveraging continuous improvement, effective project management, and leadership skills, this position will help nVent deliver "best in class" results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Take an active role in managing multiple aspects of the distribution center operations including Receiving, Inventory Control, Material Handling, Order Picking, and Outbound.
• Lead a team of distribution center personnel in a fast‑paced environment providing visible leadership to maintain a motivated, positive, and productive workforce.
• Contribute to the business by adhering to best practices and identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities.
• Identify, coach, and develop team members.
• Identify and allocate resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives.
• Participate in hiring and training of employees.
• Participate in a cross‑functional business team focused on continuous improvement in metrics.
• Participate in daily startup meetings.

• Leadership experience preferred: experience having led teams or projects.
• Experience with distribution processes:
  Inventory, Receiving, Picking, Packing, and/or Shipping.
• Preferred experience leading teams to achieve goals.
• Must have experience in a fast‑paced distribution environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and electronically.
• Must be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, stand/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.
• Must have knowledge of distribution processes, inventory control, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement concepts & ERP/WMS systems.
• Proven ability to use resourcefulness and initiative to make decisions and take actions to insure timely and accurate shipping to all customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to lift documents/work materials up to 70 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to operate all material handling equipment.

• 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, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, 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.