nVent · 2 weeks ago
Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain
St Louis Park, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $360K/yr
15+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeking a Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain to set the strategic direction for their manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role involves leading multiple manufacturing sites, driving improvements in productivity and quality, and ensuring alignment with the company's growth strategy.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree in a similar field
Consumer durables experience
Experience leading innovation and new product development
Benefits
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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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