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. In this position, you will get to: Lead and facilitate daily operations of the Material Flow area Directly supervise employees including training, work direction, performance management and payroll Provide adequate resources, on-going work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving Maintain RF material tracking system/equipment and drive velocity and accuracy improvements Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity You have: Academic background of: Minimum 2 year degree, 4 year degree preferred Previous experience in or with: 3 – 5 years Manufacturing Materials or Supply Chain 1 – 3 years Leadership Skilled in: Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner Efficiently operate computer programs including Microsoft Office and Epicor Clearly demonstrate understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts Employee Management including conflict resolution, coaching, training, recognition and engagement Change Management with the 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 Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands to: Function in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment, with a positive attitude Rotate between an office and plant floor seamlessly Lift/push/climb/stand/sit/kneel as needed **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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.