Distribution Supervisor

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.

This shift is currently 2:30 PM - 11PM, Monday - Friday.

Starting Q1 the shift will change to a Monday - Thursday 3:30 PM - 2AM.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Own the day-to-day production activities within Distribution Center
• Supervise daily performance through the use of process center communication boards
• Lead a team of warehouse employees assigned to the DC area including hiring, training, developing, leading performance, time and attendance, and handling progressive discipline.
• Assist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans
• Support new process and product development and implementation
• Act as a change agent and drive out waste throughout the Logistics operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and supports nVent's safety programs

YOU HAVE:

• Ideally 5+ years' distribution experience.
• Ideally demonstrated ability in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Strong systems knowledge with JDE, AS400 or Oracle is helpful
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:
  • Work in an office and warehouse environment
  • Bend, squat down, and reach above your head
  • Climb stairs and ladders
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

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

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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.