Value Stream Team Lead I - Casement 1st Shift

Value Stream Team Lead I

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine's 2021 "America's Best Large Employers" and a "Best Employer for Diversity." As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SUMMARY

Provides feedback, coaching, training conflict resolution, and conducts audits. Identifies process constraints and incorporates appropriate decision making and problem-solving techniques. Responsibilities also include providing the shift supervisor with relevant performance feedback in addition to providing daily work direction and leadership to assigned team to maintain and improve business results. Manage to establish SQDC metrics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

*Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance), identify issues, engage the Tier I/Front Line Mgmt team in problem resolution and understands when to escalate issues to Tier I/Front Line Mgmt team, partnering with Value Stream Supervisor as appropriate.

*Provide coaching and facilitate training to develop employees within the cost center/value stream, following AMS principles.

*Completes standard work & control plan audits and ensures corrective actions are completed.

*Participate in projects, Kaizens, & other continuous improvement actions

*Participate in daily Tier meetings.

*Demonstrate leadership in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem solving.

*Lead and effectively communicate/participate at daily Tier I/Front Line Mgmt meeting (stand-up).

*Maintain Tier I/Front Line Mgmt visual management tools (PVA, run charts, focus boards, and other tools) to drive continuous improvement.

*Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and takes action when appropriate.

*Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA, CAPA, focus boards).

*Knowledge of employee capabilities and training within assigned cost center/value stream. Coordinates movement of employees according to business needs; through the development and maintaining of the cross-training matrix.

*Lead continuous improvement within the assigned cost center/value stream.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

*Must attach resume to application

*Manufacturing Operations experience

*Working knowledge of computer systems (MS Office)

*Ability to lead, train, coach and motivate employees

*Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and delegate appropriately

*Strong verbal and written communication skills

*Continuous improvement focus

*Proven effectiveness working with others

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

*Ability to learn product, process and equipment

*Ability to learn and utilize AMS tools

*Flexible

*Self-motivated

*Participation in employee led groups

*Successful completion of the Value Stream Team Lead Development Program

SALARY INFORMATION:

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Health Savings Account contributions

* Paid holidays plus PTO

* 401(k) plan & contributions

* Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

* Charity contributions

* Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

"In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance. "