Lean Coordinator

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.

We are seeking a Lean Coordinator to contribute to the advancement of Lean practices at our Anoka, MN manufacturing facility. You will work alongside Continuous Improvement (CI) Leads and operations staff on the production floor, helping to observe processes, gather data, and support implementation of improvements. This role provides an opportunity to build your experience in continuous improvement while contributing to practical changes that make daily work more efficient and consistent.

** This is an hourly, permanent position and the job involves being present on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. Typical hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Support Lean manufacturing and ongoing improvement efforts in the production environment, collaborating with CI Leads and production departments. 
• Spend time in manufacturing areas observing processes, measuring cycle times, and identifying waste and inefficiencies.
• Assist with planning and execution of Kaizen events, including coordination, materials, tracking actions, and follow-up.
• Help implement hands-on improvements such as 5S, visual management, shadow boards, and workspace organization.
• Work with operators and team leads to document and improve standard work and daily processes.
• Collect and track data related to downtime, throughput, and process performance, and share findings with the team.
• Participate in daily floor walks (Gemba) to understand current state and support continuous improvement initiatives.

YOU HAVE:

• High school diploma is required.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment (operator, team lead, or similar hands-on role).
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement concepts (5S, Kaizen, standard work, or daily improvement).
• Ability to observe processes, identify issues, and contribute to the application of practical solutions. 
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with production teams on the floor.
• Willingness to learn Lean tools and apply them with guidance from CI leadership.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint), including prior use of Excel, with a willingness to learn more advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• A proactive approach and interest in transitioning from production into a continuous improvement role.

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

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• 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 money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 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 connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.