Distribution Team Lead

Distribution Team Lead

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.

Full-Time: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Location: nVent, 16250 W. Woods Edge Road, New Berlin, WI 53151

Do you want to work in a safe, clean and state of the art environment with paid breaks? Do you want to work with a company that is growing? Do you want competitive pay and benefits?

If you said yes to one or more of these questions, then nVent is the place for you!

We are adding a full-time 2nd shift Distribution Team Lead to the team!  Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, this position significantly contributes to nVent’s financial performance by performing various tasks related to the distribution function while also providing leadership to other associates. By leveraging continuous improvement, effective project management, and leadership skills, this position will help nVent deliver "best in class" results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take an active role in managing multiple aspects of the distribution center operations including: Receiving, Inventory Control, Material Handling, Order Picking, and Traffic.

• Lead a team of warehouse personnel in a fast-paced environment providing visible leadership in order to maintain a motivated, positive and productive work force

• Contribute to the business by adhering to best practices and identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities

• Identifies, coaches and develops team members

• Identify and allocate resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives

• Participates in hiring and training of employees

• Participates in cross-functional business team focused on continuous improvement in metrics

Required Experience:

* Leadership experience required: experience having led teams or projects

* Experience with distribution processes: Receiving, Picking, Packing, and/or Shipping

Required Skills:

• Must have experience leading teams to achieve goals

• Must have experience in a fast paced distribution environment

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and electronically

• Must be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, stand/bend/stoop for extended periods of time

• Must have knowledge of distribution processes, inventory control, lean manufacturing/continuous Improvement concepts & ERP/WMS systems

• Proven ability to use resourcefulness and initiative to make decisions and take actions to insure timely and accurate shipping to all customers

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Must be able to lift documents/work materials up to 70 pounds in weight

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

o At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

o We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

·        Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

o We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

o 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:

o Innovative & adaptable

o Dedicated to absolute integrity

o Focused on the customer first

o Respectful and team oriented

o Optimistic and energizing

o 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.