Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain

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.

The Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain will set the strategic direction for manufacturing and supply chain worldwide for nVent’s $1.3B Electrical and Fastening Solutions (EFS) business segment, ensuring that this group is aligned with and executing against the overall priorities of the business while thoughtfully planning for future growth.  This leader will be tasked with leading 14 manufacturing sites and 11 DCs – including two manufacturing sites in Europe (France and Netherlands) and 12 in North America (two of which are in Mexico) and ~2,000 FTE. 

The Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and stewardship for the company’s operations and supply chain functions globally. This leader is accountable for driving strategic, timely, and impactful improvements and for managing change to their operating environment within a highly complex and competitive industry.

This role will be based out of the Solon, Ohio campus and will be expected to travel to sites around the world based on business need.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
•    Develop a highly capable team of results-oriented leaders with a clear succession plan;
•    Achieve year-over-year improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and working capital through clear goal setting, action plans, and accountability;
•    Create an environment that drives results through a commitment to Lean and Operational Excellence at all levels of the organization;
•    Set and execute a comprehensive manufacturing footprint plan in alignment with nVent’s growth strategy; integrate newly acquired operations efficiently, and implement the right processes for efficient product line transfers;
•    Establish seamless, well-integrated processes across the supply chain to create cohesion between planning, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, and logistics;
•    Work in lock step with Innovation and New Product Engineering to ensure development and seamless launch of cutting-edge new products and technologies as well as to develop product platform strategies which create more efficiency and flexibility across the entire supply chain;
•    Create safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environments and promote team dynamics to ensure high performance;
•    Lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization to identify Value Engineering, Process Improvement, and Automation opportunities;
•    Partner with commercial leaders and the finance function to drive improvements and accuracy within Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP);
•    Lead sourcing to drive year-over-year material cost improvements while ensuring the supplier capability and redundancy to support a rapidly growing organization; examine make vs. buy opportunities to ensure that the capabilities of nVent and their suppliers are optimized;
•    Lead the Quality organization to ensure the implementation of and adherence to a robust quality system;
•    Drive world-class operations and supply chain management practices and create a practical mindset of Lean and continuous improvement across the organization to improve operational capability, better serve customers, optimize cost structure, and sustain high quality;
•    Work with logistics to create year-over-year improvements in warehousing and distribution costs as a percent of sales;
•    As a member of the leadership team, be a valuable business partner beyond strictly operational functional responsibilities.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering, supply chain, or business discipline; master’s degree in a similar field preferred;
•    Fifteen or more years of manufacturing operations management experience with a premier manufacturing organization; multisite plant management experience; consumer durables experience preferred;
•    International experience; experience in Mexico and Europe a strong plus;
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively select, develop, coach, empower, and motivate staff, ensuring growth in their scope of responsibility and accountability for operational excellence;
•    Reputation for thought leadership; understanding of “what good looks like” and the ability to lead an organization to that end goal;
•    Understanding of Lean, integrated supply chain principles; knowledge of process improvement systems;
•    Ability to communicate clearly, with an understanding of the audience; ability to present ideas and gain commitments which are crucial to the success of the business;
•    Knowledge and ability to develop and interpret operating plans, budgets, capital plans, and financial statements;
•    Depth of experience in new product launches; experience leading innovation and new product development a plus;
•    Track record of adhering to HS&E policies and guidelines in a manufacturing environment;
•    Strong understanding and experience in the SIOP process;
•    Ability to lead change and establish clear priorities and set operational metrics/key indicators for process control, communication, and performance improvement;
•    Ability to manage multiple complex projects and changing priorities; ability to make sound decisions under pressure and work effectively in a team environment; readiness to work extended hours when required.

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, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM 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

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.