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.

As Plant Manager, you will provide overall leadership for the Straubenhardt manufacturing site and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash. You will lead a diverse operations organization, shape the site's operational strategy, and accelerate operational excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement and people development.

Working closely with business and functional leaders, you will ensure sustainable growth, customer satisfaction and achievement of enterprise objectives. As a visible site leader, you will foster strong relationships with employees, employee representatives and key stakeholders to create an engaged, high-performing and collaborative workplace.

This role has full accountability for site performance, employee engagement and long-term operational success.

WHAT WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead the Straubenhardt manufacturing site to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash objectives.
• Provide leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality and site support functions.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Lead site transformation efforts that improve performance, enhance customer satisfaction and support long-term business success.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement and collaboration.
• Build and maintain constructive partnerships with employee representatives and the Works Council, fostering a collaborative and positive employee relations environment that supports business objectives and employee engagement.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team through coaching, talent development and succession planning.
• Manage site resources effectively, including workforce planning, capacity planning, capital investments and operating budgets.
• Own site financial performance through cost management, productivity improvements and disciplined execution.
• Partner with regional and global leaders to support strategic projects, growth initiatives and enterprise priorities.
• Drive effective problem solving and decision making across complex operational challenges.
• Ensure execution of business priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes, operational excellence and sustainable results.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for complex site operations with more than 300 people.
• Proven experience leading large manufacturing organizations through multiple layers of leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Proven track record of creating sustainable Lean cultures and delivering measurable business improvements.
• Experience leading organizational change, operational transformation and business growth initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, capital investments, productivity programs and operational performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional organizations.
• Experience developing leaders, building high-performing teams and driving employee engagement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with employee representatives and Works Councils in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Fluent in German and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations with a workforce of more than 300 employees.
• Experience in a high-mix, high complexity, manufacturing environment.
• Experience within a global matrix organization.
• Experience leading modernization, automation or digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience supporting business growth through operational scaling and transformation efforts.

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.  

Annual Gross Compensation Range: 

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as short or long-term incentives, which are discretionary and governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.  

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs to eligible employees.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, safety, and well-being support
• Employer contribution to the retirement pension plan for long‑term financial security
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to share in company success
• Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate your achievements
• Generous Paid Time Off

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.