Nvent

manufacturing

ContinuousImprovementLead

$76–141k Anoka, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Continuous Improvement Lead at Nvent. Skills: Lean methodologies, Process improvement, Kaizen events, Problem solving. Lead Kaizen events. Partner with operations teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver measurable results; Cost reduction; Cycle time improvement; Throughput gains; Support safety objectives; Support quality objectives; Support delivery objectives; Support cost objectives

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree required, 2+ years experience leading Kaizen events, 2+ years experience in continuous improvement, 2+ years experience in manufacturing or production, Direct facilitation responsibility using Lean methodologies, Ability to quantify and communicate improvement results, Proven ability to coach others, Proven ability to influence across functions, Proven ability to work effectively with frontline teams, Proven ability to work effectively with supervisors, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Proficiency in Microsoft Visio

Nice to Have

Lean methodologies experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Partner with operations teams

Apply Lean methodologies

Implement sustainable process improvements

Support improvement efforts

Lead improvement efforts

Communicate impact to site leadership

Observe processes at cell level

Identify inefficiencies

Work hands-on with teams

Implement improvements

Develop standard work

Reinforce standard work

Develop visual management

Reinforce visual management

Develop daily management practices

Reinforce daily management practices

Train cross-functional partners

Coach cross-functional partners

Support cross-functional partners

Partner with manufacturing teams

Partner with engineering teams

Partner with quality teams

Partner with supply chain teams

Implement process improvements

Lead structured problem-solving efforts

Implement effective solutions

Implement sustainable solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with operations teams; Work with frontline teams; Work with supervisors; Partner with manufacturing; Partner with engineering; Partner with quality; Partner with supply chain

Communication Scope

Communicate improvement results

Full Job Description

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. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to facilitate the advancement of Lean practices at our Anoka, MN manufacturing facility. You will partner with operations teams to improve how work is completed on the production floor. In this role, you will drive measurable improvements through hands-on facilitation, coaching, and collaboration, helping teams find opportunities, solve problems, and sustain new ways of working. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:** * Lead Kaizen events within a single manufacturing facility, partnering closely with operations teams and applying Lean methodologies to identify waste, improve flow, and implement sustainable process improvements from initial scoping through implementation and sustainment. * Support and lead improvement efforts that deliver measurable results such as cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and throughput gains, and communicate impact to site leadership. * Spend time at the gemba observing processes at the cell level, identifying inefficiencies in material and information flow, and working hands-on with teams to implement improvements. * Develop and reinforce standard work, visual management, and daily management practices to sustain improvements and drive accountability in operations. * Train, coach, and support operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners on Lean principles and tools to build capability and ownership across the site. * Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to detect waste and implement process improvements that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. * Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and implement effective, sustainable solutions. **YOU HAVE:** * Bachelor’s de

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