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nVent

Continuous Improvement Lead

nVent, Anoka, Minnesota, United States, 55303

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Lean/Continuous Improvement Specialist

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: Implement Lean Principles: Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency. Process Analysis: Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Training & Coaching: Conduct training sessions and provide hands-on support to employees on Lean tools and methodologies. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with departments across the organization to drive and support improvement initiatives. Performance Monitoring: Track Lean initiative progress and effectiveness; report on outcomes, recommend adjustments and financial improvements. Kaizen Facilitation: Plan, lead, and follow up on Kaizen (continuous improvement) workshops to foster a culture of ongoing improvement. Standard Work Development: Create and maintain standardized work to promote consistency and best practices. Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into process issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. May be required to perform additional duties as assigned. You Have: Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field. Experience: Demonstrated experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement role with three to five years of experience and strong expertise in Lean principles and process improvement. Lean Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and application of Lean tools and methodologies, e.g. Kaizen, Management for Daily Improvement (MDI), 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Problem Solving, Standard Work etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Meticulous with a structured and independent work style Adaptable and capable of mentoring others Technical Proficiency: Microsoft tools (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) Communication: Verbal and written communication skills; effective team player. 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: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual or long-term incentives. 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 Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work 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