Plant Manager

Company: nVent
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Provide direction to operations to meet manufacturing schedules and production plans.
• Develop, monitor and maintain adherence to established budgets, both expense and capital.
• Recommend and implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing in support of production plans as well as cost-effective procedures, systems, tooling, equipment, etc., to continually improve manufacturing productivity.
• Implement Smart Factory/Digital Manufacturing.
• Coordinate and direct activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with marketing and sales departments and district sales offices.ProductionApprove the resources necessary for manufacturing operations in order to obtain the highest standards in production, quality, low cost and within the scheduled time, applying in the manufacturing process Lean Manufacturing philosophy, with understanding of Smart Factory process and implementation.MaintenanceApprove the introduction of new technology to achieve the needs of manufacturing and for all operations related to maintenance of buildings, machinery and equipment, and installation of new machinery and equipment for production.QualityEnsure that the Area's Manager develop and implement quality control programs (ISO) and improvements to the product/service, focusing on quality measures and key indicators to respond to customer requirements.MaterialsSupport strategies that Area's Manager determines to optimize the administration of MRO, MRP, planning, materials and logistics in coordination of sales and distribution departments.FinanceResponsible for making decisions based on accounting for all operation and financial statements (scorecard), and consider aspects of tax planning, costs, cash flow, budgets through proper maintenance of internal controls. Assure that Communications Systems operates under the corporate policies.Customer Service/ProgramsApprove strategies required to determine manufacturing capacities in order to satisfy customers' requests. Observe and control customer service statistics with the objective to improve process.Human ResourcesApprove resources to develop, implement and manage programs and HR systems, such as Labor Relations, Recruitment and Selection, Training, Communication, Personnel Administration, Pre-Payroll, Benefits, Safety, Medical Department, and the Environment in accordance with legal requirements, local policies and procedures and corporate.Lean ManufacturingOversee the operational process improvements and office alignment with corporate management. Administer the internal home improvements on the ground in order to reduce costs and increase production capacity and customer satisfaction. A good view of End to End thinking is also key.YOU HAVE:
  • BA or BS degree in Business, Engineering or similar discipline.
  • Ideally 10+ years' experience in a production environment required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Lean Methodologies required; Lean Certification required.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with people at all levels within the organization and outside the organization.
  • Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams and departments.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships at all levels both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.).
  • Approximately 10% of domestic travel with the potential for international travel is required.At Chemelex:We protect places of progress through electric excellence. Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.
    • Experts with empathy
    • Explorer mindset
    • Example for others
    • Exceptional impactPay TransparencyThe 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. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.Compensation Range: $148,300.00 - $275,300.00Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.Benefit OverviewAt Chemelex, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:
      • 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 with 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.We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.About UsElectric thermal and sensing solutions for places of progress.
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