Operations Manager II
nVent · Anoka, MN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $105k–$195k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at nVent (industrial) in Anoka, MN. Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $105k–$195k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $105k–$195k. This one lists $105k–$195k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 71% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 10+)
Typical $78k–$98k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 69%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- ✓ EHS / safety 38%
- Six Sigma 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at nVent
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: nVent in Anoka
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What you will experience in this role
- ◆Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology
- ◆Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
- ◆Leading the day-to-day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made
- ◆Track daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis
- ◆Assures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and supports nVent’s safety programs
- ◆Responsible for requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, disciplining, or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value Streams
- ◆Assist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans
- ◆Support new process and product development and implementation
- ◆Develops key improvement projects and performs other related duties as needed
- ◆Ability to move about within the facility in the facilitation of work teams, problem solving, and communication with employees and management
- ◆People management in the areas of: performance management, time and attendance, and progressive discipline
requirements
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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.
You have
- •Associates or Bachelor’s degree an asset.
- •Ideally 3+ years’ manufacturing operations experience
- •Ideally 1+ years’ experience in a leadership role
- •Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner.
- •Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.
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