Operations Supervisor - Electrical

About the role

Join nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, dedicated to creating a more secure world through innovative electrical products. This position is based at our facility in Oregon, WI, and involves supervising and coordinating journeymen and apprentice electricians in the construction, installation, and testing of electrical components for modular buildings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of journeymen and apprentice electricians.
• Plan wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, and panel boards.
• Inspect wiring and fixtures for conformance to company specifications and local electrical codes.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for job assignments.
• Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders, assigning duties to workers.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, assisting workers as needed.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Coordinate activities with other staff and departments.
• Set up machines and equipment and perform activities of supervised workers.
• Conduct quality control testing of product buildings, correct installation defects, and provide process follow‑up documentation.
• Foster a workplace environment that is enjoyable, prideful, customer‑focused, and supportive of individual responsibilities and ideas.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience or training in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and equipment.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license with strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of leadership experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical ability to identify and resolve problems through gathering and analyzing information.
• Capability to balance team and individual responsibilities, including planning, developing, and delegating tasks.
• Physical ability to meet manufacturing environment demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds, and frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, backup care services, and paid time off (including volunteer time).
• Well‑being program and legal & identity theft protection.