Production Supervisor

Join An Innovative OrganizationWe'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 Role:Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodologyDrive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional workLeading the day-to-day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being madeTrack daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basisAssures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and supports nVents safety programsResponsible for requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, disciplining, or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value StreamsAssist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plansSupport new process and product development and implementationBe highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solvingDevelops key improvement projects and performs other related duties as neededAbility to move about within the facility in the facilitation of work teams, problem solving, and communication with employees and managementPeople management in the areas of: performance management, time and attendance, and progressive disciplineYou Have:Completed high school diploma or G.E.D4 year degree preferred.Ideally 5+ years manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience1+ years' experience in leadershipComputer proficient and experienced in Microsoft SuiteDemonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment.Skilled at effective communications at both technical and leadership levels. Skills must include good interpersonal skills, as well as verbal communication skills and ability to understand information and ideas as presented.Skilled at effective problem solving and adjusting resources and processes as priorities adjustSkill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize time/workload and delegate work in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.Ability to effectively coach and foster staff growth and development.Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.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 dayCommitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and workCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customersBenefits to support the lives of our employeesAt 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.