What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager 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.
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
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.
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Innovative & adaptable
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 :
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.
