Machine Operator Lead

Compensation & Extras: $28.00/hour plus shift differential of up to $2.00/hour

Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

Support the Production Supervisor by coordinating workflow, staffing resources, and production priorities to achieve production goals.

Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, providing coaching, direction, and real-time problem solving.

Fill operational roles and provide line coverage as needed to maintain production flow during absences, breaks, vacations, and staffing fluctuations.

Monitor production performance metrics and drive improvements in throughput, efficiency, downtime reduction, and waste elimination.

Train, coach, and develop employees on standard work, equipment operation, quality requirements, and safety procedures.

Lead troubleshooting efforts related to equipment, materials, processes, and product quality concerns while partnering with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while recognizing strong employee performance.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.

3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience leading assembly, fabrication, or high-volume manufacturing teams preferred.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.

Ability to lift and move materials consistent with facility requirements.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and production demands.

Ability to safely work around machinery, forklifts, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.

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 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.