Manufacturing Scheduler

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop and manage production schedules that support customer demand, project commitments, labor availability, and material requirements.
• Coordinate multiple production schedules across manufacturing, enclosure fabrication, electrical assembly, and shipping operations.
• Use scheduling and capacity planning techniques to identify bottlenecks, balance workloads, and reduce delivery risks.
• Partner closely with Production, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to align schedules and priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans based on changing business needs, workforce availability, and material constraints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, scheduling effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze production data and schedule performance to drive informed decision-making and improve execution.
• Build and maintain planning workbooks, reports, and scheduling tools using advanced Excel functionality.
• Generate schedule updates, metrics, and reports for operations leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing development of planning and scheduling processes as Oracle implementation activities continue to mature.
• Take ownership of production schedules and proactively communicate risks, constraints, and recovery plans.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing coordination, or a related operational role preferred.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Text-to-Columns, Pivot Tables, and workbook creation.
• Experience analyzing data and translating findings into actionable production plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• ERP or MRP system experience preferred; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk throughout production areas, and climb stairs as needed.
• This position is primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility. Occasional time spent in production areas may require the use of hearing protection and adherence to established safety protocols.

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. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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 and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

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.

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