Assembly Operator Lead

About the Role

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 position, you will ensure uninterrupted production flow in the assigned process, provide troubleshooting support, and coach/on‑the‑job training to employees to meet daily department goals.

• Serve as primary backup to the Production Supervisor for all assigned departments.
• Provide documentation to support the Production Supervisor in managing performance concerns and recognizing exceptional performance.
• Complete various audits on production, safety, and quality processes.
• Communicate with the team as the first point of contact in the escalation procedure.
• Coach, guide, develop, and train employees to meet production goals and improve skillsets.
• Apply Lean methodologies and lead MDI, 5S, Waste Elimination, and Kaizen activities.
• Lead a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making, and recognizing exceptional work.
• Lead production processes by assigning work, removing roadblocks, and collaborating with resources to meet daily production, safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Coordinate the movement of material and information into, within, and out of the assigned work area as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership and department stakeholders to ensure all teams are aligned on production status and resolve issues promptly.
• Report and assist in resolution of product, process, or machine issues, and in safety and quality non‑conformities.
• Run and troubleshoot machinery; adjust setup and troubleshoot process to resolve non‑conformances.
• Adjust staffing and workflow in response to material, machine, or labor changes.
• Lead safety, quality, and performance standards; assist in resolving data integrity issues on manufacturing orders and production databases.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory balances.
• Advise on and enforce all safety procedures, quality specifications, and 5S standards.
• Help resolve adverse conditions, non‑conforming products, and 5S violations.
• Identify production, process, or resource roadblocks and help resolve them across assembly processes.
• Implement continuous improvement recommendations and participate actively in improvement activities.
• Assist the department supervisor with shift start‑up, daily attendance, first piece inspections, machine set‑up and troubleshooting, employee assignments, and training.
• Create and populate Excel spreadsheets to report daily production and attendance; track schedules for assembly, automation, and packing.
• Participate in GIMBA and daily production meetings; assist material handlers as needed; operate PIT and stand‑up.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of manufacturing or production work experience.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach above the head, climb stairs and ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
• Experience leading in a fast‑paced, multitasking environment and meeting operational deadlines.
• Competence in escalating, troubleshooting, and resolving non‑conforming machine, process, product, or environmental issues.
• Strong coaching, training, and development skills as a leader of an agile workforce.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies in parts, process, or paperwork.
• Effective computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.