Lean Manager

Location: Dzierzoniow, PL

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 Lean Manager leads the development, deployment, and sustainment of Lean transformation strategies across the manufacturing operation. This role is accountable for driving a culture of continuous improvement, delivering measurable gains in productivity, quality, cost, and flow efficiency. Acting as a change agent and strategic leader, tin this role you will partner with cross-functional teams to embed Lean principles, standardize best practices, and ensure long-term operational excellence aligned with business KPIs.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

• Lead and deploy the site-wide Lean transformation strategy as per objectives and operational KPIs
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping (VSM), and waste elimination activities across all functional areas
• Establish and sustain Lean management systems including tiered accountability, visual management, and standard work
• Coach, train, and mentor leaders and teams with regards to the Lean methodologies, problem-solving, and improvement related tools
• Identify and remove systemic inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and non-value-added activities to enhance end-to-end flow
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean into daily operations
• Develop and monitor Lean performance metrics, ensuring clear linkage to business results and financial impact
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and process changes by ensuring Lean design principles and standardization are embedded
• Drive sustainability of improvements through audits, governance routines, and leader standard work
• Build internal Lean capability through structured training programs and certification pathways

YOU HAVE

• Educational background in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
• Ideally 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean transformations and improvement initiatives
• Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, waste elimination, and process optimization
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification would represent an important advantage
• Experience with large-scale operational transformations or multi-site Lean deployment
• Strong financial acumen with experience linking CI initiatives to P&L impact
• Familiarity with digital tools for performance tracking and data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience with 3P (Production Preparation Process) and advanced Lean tools is preferred
• Advanced English language skills

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

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance.

Monthly Gross Compensation Range

zł16 416,70 - zł34 158,30 Per Month

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual or long-term incentives.

Benefits

• At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible employees that includes:
• Comprehensive Private Health Care (including dental coverage)
• Retirement Pension Plan for long-term financial security
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to share in company success
• 100% Funded Language Courses and subsidies for further studies
• Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate your achievements
• Christmas & Holiday contributions
• Canteen / Meal passes

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