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:

• The Factory Manager position is responsible for leading factory operations that may involve any or all of the following manufacturing, assembly, machining, maintenance, fabrications/welding, heat treat, packaging, painting, testing, tooling, scheduling, manufacturing engineering, quality, packaging, warehousing, shipping and receiving.
• Leads in accordance with established objectives for efficiency, cost, safety, quality, quantity, timeliness and human resources objectives.
• Major accountabilities are to ensure efficient, on-schedule machining and assembly of parts, components and prime product; ensure control of indirect and direct performance, spoilage, perishable tools and rework; control overtime for economical factory operation; ensure factory operations are on schedule to meet dates for introduction of new models and engineering changes; and contribute to planning and scheduling operations for maximum efficiency.
• Promotes development of people through continued education, employee involvement, increased responsibility and ergonomics. Trains new supervisors on manufacturing quality. Sets goals and assists team in meeting quality goals/standards.
• Develop operational strategies and execution plans to reduce inventories, manage cost, improve availability, improve quality and improve employee satisfaction and performance.
• Ensure maximum utilization of critical assets and effective operation to meet production schedules.
• Requires analytical skill and ability to identify the real problem in production and resolve them through innovation and involvement. Display innovative abilities in proposing changes or improvements in production methods, processes and in the introduction of new products.
• Provide mentorship for future manufacturing technology implementation.
• Strong involvement in the SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) process to make sure the plant can meet its commitments.
• Responsible for various corporate initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO), and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) implementation at the operational level.
• Position should have good solid understanding of labour rules and regulations.
• Lead within the overall Operations budget as defined in the Annual Business Plan (ABP), as well this position is responsible for the Transformation Plan savings and P&L.
• The position manages a department through subordinate supervisors/managers and professionals. The incumbent provides direction, focus, motivation, and encouragement for subordinates.
• Typical internal customers include employees from two or more work groups in a Division. The position's primary customers are internal. The position is challenged to quickly and accurately identify problems which may not be obvious. The incumbent solves problems by resolving the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The incumbent sets priorities and establishes a work plan in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results. Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, Process Quality, Part Quality, ISO 9000 Certification, etc. The position monitors and reports on key quality measures for the measure(s) stated.

YOU HAVE:

• BS or BA degree required
• 5 + years plant leadership experience required
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practices.
• Experience with CPS process and tools, company manufacturing facilities, processes, equipment and processes.
• 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.
• Skilled 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
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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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