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.
At nVent, 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.
Early Careers at nVent
Innovation, inclusion, and growth.
Your future is bright at nVent, where your ambition meets our vision for a sustainable and electrified world. At nVent, we empower you to innovate, welcome you to bring your true self to work, and cultivate bold ideas that fuel both your personal and professional growth. Immerse yourself in a culture of positive energy, unwavering integrity, and respect—a perfect catalyst for launching a purposeful and vibrant career. Dare to dream big, anticipate continuous development, and connect with our dynamic, global community. Your unique skills and talents are key to making impactful strides in today's electrified world!
Supply & Operations Leadership Development Program (LDP) 2025
The Operations LDP is part of nVent’s broader Supply & Operations Leadership Development Program (SOLD), a three-year rotational program preparing participants for future careers in supply chain and/or operations. Participants spend 12 months in each rotation within two or more of nVent’s U.S. locations. As a part of SOLD, you will rotate through different facets of the supply chain and/or operations function- gaining exposure, hands-on experience and valuable development within a global manufacturing organization. Operations participants with lead cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive efficiency and effectiveness all while gaining a deep understand of the manufacturing process – including production planning, inventory management and quality control.
Rotation examples and post-program roles within SOLD-Operations include:
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Lean Manufacturing
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Operations Planning
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ERP Project Lead
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Automation Engineer
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Supply Chain Process Excellence and/or Analytics
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Production Supervision
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Logistics
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Quality
What You Will Experience in this Position:
As a part of nVent's Leadership Develop Program, you'll join a cohort of early career professionals across various functions. Kickstart your journey in June 2025 with a comprehensive week of onboarding and training, setting the stage for your first rotation. The journey doesn't stop there—our program is designed with your growth in mind:
- Training & Development: Receive ongoing training each year of the rotational program to hone functional competencies, gain business insights, and develop leadership capabilities.
- Community: Dive into nVent's welcoming community! Engage in social, professional, and service-related activities organized by a peer-led committee. Explore our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for additional networking, professional development, and volunteer opportunities, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
- Mentorship & Networking: Forge connections with a network of peers, managers, and senior leaders ready to support your growth. Benefit from both formal and informal mentorship as you navigate through the program’s rotations.
- Career Opportunities: Our LDP is your gateway to accelerating your career path, offering firsthand experiences designed to cultivate future leaders.
Our Benefits:
As part of the nVent community, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, highlighting our commitment to your health and well-being:
- Relocation support for eligible candidates
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Comprehensive health care plans, including medical, dental and vision
- Volunteer time off, paid parental leave, and a robust wellness program
- Retirement and stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement program for continued education
Locations:
- Geographic flexibility to relocate as necessary is required both during the program and upon completion of the SOLD program.
- Rotation locations may include (but are not limited to) - Minneapolis, MN (St. Louis Park or Anoka) and Cleveland, OH
You Have:
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management or related degree.
- Graduating between December 2024 and June 2025 and available to begin full time employment in June 2025
- Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future
- Geographic flexibility both during and upon completion of the program
- Previous internship, co-op, or work experience
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools (Tableau, etc.)
- Proven leadership experience
- Leadership experience and industry-related internship experience a plus
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
- At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
- We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
- 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
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.
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What We Do
nVent is a global leader in enclosures, electric heat-tracing solutions, complete heat-management systems and electrical and fastening solutions. Our products connect and protect our customers’ systems in facilities where the cost of failure is very high. We help customers enhance productivity and reduce their cost of ownership by simplifying installation and minimizing downtime during operation.
Just as every idea begins with a spark, we at nVent view the dawn of every sunrise as a new opportunity to ignite innovation. Our inventive solutions benefit customers around the world every day, keeping lights on, data streaming and trains running on time.
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 enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
We are a $2 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 8,800 people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.
