Full-Time

Lean Technician

Updated on 12/3/2024

nVent

nVent

1,001-5,000 employees

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Entry, Junior

Andover, MN, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Degree preferred.
  • 1+ year manufacturing/lean experience
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practices.
  • Knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept and support new processes in a changing business environment.
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.
  • Apply Lean principles and tools such as those listed for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements: Standard work, Ergonomics, cell design-3P, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and 5-S.
  • Support and coordinate Lean Kaizen Events, including scheduling, organizing materials & schedules, manage room set-up, facilitate meetings, and record action items.
  • Use Lean principles to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures.
  • Support open communications and involvement of employees who work in the process.
  • Participate in the coordination and periodic updates of progress during the event.
  • May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • nVent's recognition as an ethical company enhances its reputation and attractiveness to potential employees and investors.
  • The company's innovative products, like the Lay-In Lock Shear Connector, position it as a leader in electrical safety solutions.
  • Significant investments from various financial entities indicate strong market confidence in nVent's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key personnel, such as the president of the enclosures segment, could lead to leadership gaps and strategic misalignments.
  • The sale of its electrical thermal solutions business might reduce nVent's diversification and revenue streams.

What makes nVent unique

  • nVent is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, setting it apart in the electrical connection and protection industry.
  • The introduction of the Lay-In Lock Shear Connector showcases nVent's commitment to innovation in electrical safety and efficiency.
  • nVent's strategic acquisition of Trachte and the sale of its electrical thermal solutions business to Brookfield Asset Management highlight its focus on core competencies and market leadership.

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