nVent is looking for a Business Process Lean Leader to codify our operating model and broaden our lean transformation. In this role, you will support process owners to achieve targeted outcomes and drive business-critical assignments with long-term implications. You will focus on end-to-end business processes, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and work cross-functionally to simplify and enhance processes for greater efficiency and impact directly tied to business priorities.
What You'll Do
- Recognize Lean as a system and transform the business through Kaizen.
- Provide leadership with a thorough and solid understanding of the principles of lean.
- Lead segment-level lean transformation projects, emphasizing principle-based systems, lean competencies, and advancing lean maturity.
- Work cross-functionally to develop leaders and fuel business success by improving Lean capability across the assigned business segment or functions.
- Grow nVent leadership to identify priorities for capability building in Lean methodologies.
- Handle portfolio of assigned projects as well as be responsible for the Lean performance tracking and reporting.
- Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis, including Subject Matter Experts, workshops, and company visits.
- Identify and share standard methodologies and external trends, through chairing Lean Transactional and Office Councils.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
- 5+ years of experience driving business process improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on applying Lean principles in non-manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge with confirmed skills in using and instructing Lean concepts.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and other relevant application software.
- Systems thinker and project leadership experience, including full cycle process/project management, planning and change management.
Nice to Have
- Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts is a plus.
- Analytical skills and business financial knowledge a plus.
Technical Stack
- SharePoint, Power BI, Tableau, Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP
Team & Environment
Work cross-functionally across the assigned business segment or functions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $105,000.00 - $195,000.00
- 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.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role open to global locations.
nVent is an equal opportunity employer.



