What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Coordinator - ESN position at nVent?
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.
Company Overview
nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.
While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now.
Business Segment Overview
Electrical & Fastening Solutions Overview
At nVent, we know that electrical systems are only as secure as the components used to fix, fasten and mount cable and wire systems. That's why the people in our Electrical & Fastening Solutions segment are responsible for engineering more than 100 patents.
As electrical systems become more complex, nVent's fastening experts focus on keeping things simple for the customer. Besides superior technical performance, our nVent CADDY and nVent ERICO brands of fasteners are designed for easy and intuitive installation.
Behind the scenes: With more than 100 million connections installed globally, ERICO CADWELD has set the industry standard in exothermic welding since 1939.
POsition SUmmary
Support the application of Lean Principles and Methods, for assigned areas and projects. Support assigned projects to accelerate waste elimination. Facilitate the daily implementation of Continuous Improvement activities through MDI. Provide resource support to improve and sustain lean activities. Support strategy deployment goals on assigned projects - help lead and follow-up on the application of lean practices. Learn and apply Lean principles and tools; support the planning and scheduling of future events. Work with Lean Manager and Site Leadership to identify opportunities and execute action plans in support of enterprise goals.
Key role responsibilities
- Partner with assigned business unit on the implementation of lean manufacturing, and lean business process efforts. Work with colleagues to help identify, realize and optimize lean solutions within the economic capability of the plant.
- Support the promotion of lean culture in the organization by working with business areas to complete events and projects required to implement the Future State Plans.
- Support business unit using appropriate tools, methodologies, and timing, of improvement activities to achieve business objectives.
- Learn and apply Lean principles and tools such as those listed for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements: Standard work, TPM, SMED, KANBAN, Value Stream Mapping, MDI, and 5S.
- Use Lean principles to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
- Work collaboratively with teammates and support areas, in a team environment.
- Work effectively in an environment of change, and uncertainty.
- Support/Coordinate the planning, scheduling and facilitation of future Lean events.
- Support open communications and involvement of employees who work in the process.
- Participate in Lean audits, 5S activities, and daily GEMBA walks.
- Participate in the coordination and periodic updates of progress during the event.
- May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
qualifications and experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Additional experience, training or formal education is beneficial.
- Past participation in Kaizen events and MDI continuous improvement program
- Basic computer knowledge desired
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships
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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.
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.
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