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Plant Manager

nVent Electric Inc.San Diego, CA

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Paid Vacation

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

At nVent, you will have the outstanding opportunity to lead our Tilburg site and drive it towards world-class operational excellence. We are looking for an ambitious leader who will successfully implement our Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash initiatives.

  • Drive leadership in the application of Lean Principles and Methods.
  • Act as a change agent and drive production and the Tilburg location towards improved waste elimination in manufacturing and business processes.
  • Provide strategy and direction to meet production plans.
  • Partner with functional partners (planning, sales, quality, lean, safety, finance, HR) for site activities.
  • Establish site Transformation Plans and lead the site to the execution and strategy development.
  • Build an environment of continuous improvement, including efficient procedures, systems, tooling, and equipment to continually improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Be responsible for ensuring strategic plans for talent acquisition, employee development, and people management are in place.
  • Collaborate with nVent leadership to find opportunities, implement action plans, follow up, and ensure achievement of enterprise goals.

YOU HAVE:

  • An academic background in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related business field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 8+ years' experience as a site manager leading an organization with more than 100+ people.
  • Ideally, 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • A proven track record of Lean implementation and crafting a lean culture.
  • A can-do mentality and demonstrated leadership skills.
  • 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.
  • Skills in project management and 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

  • 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

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

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.

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This job at nVent Electric Inc. is located in San Diego, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at nVent Electric Inc.?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at nVent Electric Inc.?
nVent Electric Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at nVent Electric Inc.?
nVent Electric Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by nVent Electric Inc. for this role?
nVent Electric Inc. offers Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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