Value Stream Manager

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.

• The Value Stream Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the value stream processes within the organization. This role involves leading multi-functional teams to ensure efficient production, continuous improvement, and high-quality customer interactions.
• Provide leadership and work direction for the team to ensure that resources needed are adequate to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and productivity.
• Lead day-to-day production activities within the value stream to ensure current commitments are achieved while making improvements.
• Participate in and/or lead multi-functional projects and kaizen events involving the expansion and/or continuous improvement of the value stream.
• Track daily performance; verify team leader countermeasures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets.
• Recommend and implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement, and staffing in support of production plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with Sales/Marketing and district sales offices.
• Participate, monitor, and maintain departmental budget -- both expense and capital.
• Build an environment for participation and promote a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, or five years equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in value stream management, lean manufacturing, SixSigma, or similar functions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities.
• Ability to analyze and improve production processes.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to implement process changes, solicit agreement from multiple parties and be a change agent for the organization.
• A proven emphasis on safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a multifaceted and collaborative environment, interacting with various departments including marketing, IT, and customer service to achieve project goals.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role: lift 50 lbs, stand, kneel, bend, wear PPE and spend approximately 70% of the workday on the manufacturing floor.

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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.