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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Provide guidance and work supervision to team ensuring availability of resources to exceed key performance metrics.

• Coordinate data driven improvements demonstrating the A3 & RCCM process.

• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional, multi-level improve projects and kaizen events.

• Support a continuous improvement culture by coaching and involving employees in Lean methodologies.

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the operation using lean methodologies.

• Assist with the development and implementation of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans.

• Pursue the execution of the plant transformation plans and cost reduction funnel.

• Educate improvement teams in lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate tools.

• Identify and share standard processes and external trends.

• Coordinate lean transformation and standardize work across sites.

• Participate in communities of standard methodology sharing within the site, segment and enterprise.

• Generate interest for Lean application, methodologies and culture.

• Provide leadership for House of Lean knowledge management and sharing.

• Support annual Strategic Deployment process including enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning.

• Coordinate & maintain a Kaizen Calendar system to plan and execute events through closure.

• Support a One nVent culture ensuring values are being deployed.

• Be able to work directly on implementing key Lean methodologies to drive business results as well as be able to coach and instruct others to effectively learn and deploy Lean Methodologies.

• Be highly approachable to associates and create an environment for participation.  Promote hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management or related. Master’s degree is a plus.

• 4+YEO in supervision position on manufacturing, supply chain or related field, preferred.

• 4+ YEO of manufacturing continuous improvement experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and culture.

•  Strong project management and project leadership experience

•  Knowledgeable, with demonstrated skills implementing, guiding and deploying Lean Methodologies in Manufacturing, Distribution and Transactional applications.

• Demonstrated ability to use structured problem solving process to improve process and improve the customers’ experience.

• Proficient in AUTOCAD, Microsoft Office suite - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.

• Knowledge of business processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language.

• Educate and facilitate groups using data for decision making.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in the organization.

• Analytical skills and business financial knowledge is a plus.

• Skilled in full cycle process/project management, planning and change management.

• Optimally plan and coordinate to changing demands and circumstances activities across multi-functional teams and departments.

• Ability to establish relationships and influence others in the organization.

• Able to pursue multiple priorities with minimal direction.

• Effectively work in diverse teams, including working with people from multiple levels of the organization.

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