nVent
Lean Manager
China · On-site · Full time
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- EmployernVent
- LocationChina
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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:
- Implement Lean Principles: Apply Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency.
- Process Analysis: Analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Training & Coaching: Conduct training sessions and provide hands-on support to employees on Lean tools and best practices.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with departments across the organization to drive and support improvement initiatives.
- Performance Monitoring: Track Lean initiative progress and effectiveness; report on outcomes and recommend adjustments.
- Kaizen Facilitation: Plan, lead, and follow up on Kaizen (continuous improvement) workshops to foster a culture of ongoing improvement.
- Standard Work Development: Create and maintain standardized work instructions to promote consistency and best practices.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into process issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Quality Improvement: Support the development and integration of quality control systems and procedures.
- Global Coordination: Collaborate with international teams to align and share best practices across global operations.
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YOU HAVE:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement role with over five years of experience and strong expertise in Lean principles and process improvement.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented with a structured and independent work style
- Adaptable and capable of mentoring others
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in ERP system and Microsoft tools
- Communication: Verbal and written communication skills; effective team player.
- Personal Traits: Self-starter with initiative, assertiveness, flexibility, and resilience.
- Language: Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Lean Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies, e.g. Kaizen, Management for Daily Improvement (MDI), 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Problem Solving, Standard Work and so on.
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 are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures and electrical and fastening dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO and SCHROFF.
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
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
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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