Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

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.

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Lead the day‑to‑day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.
• Track daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis.
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support nVent safety programs.
• Requisition, place, train, direct, appraise, discipline, or otherwise manage manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value Streams.
• Assist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, and implement those plans.
• Support new process and product development and implementation.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands‑on, high‑involvement approaches to problem solving.
• Develop key improvement projects and perform other related duties as needed.
• Move about within the facility to facilitate work teams, problem solving, and communication with employees and management.
• Manage performance, time and attendance, and progressive discipline for manufacturing operations employees.

• Completed high school diploma or G.E.D.; 4‑year degree preferred.
• Ideally 5+ years manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Computer proficient and experienced in Microsoft Suite.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods.
• Strong communication skills at both technical and leadership levels.
• Good interpersonal, verbal communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and reach effective solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Strong planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delegating skills.
• Ability to coach and foster staff growth and development.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, backup care services, paid time off, volunteer time, well‑being program, and 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 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.