Manufacturing Team Lead I ( Doors, 2nd shift 5X8)

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live. Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector. Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

This role ensures the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance). The Manufacturing Team Lead I identifies issues, engages the Tier 1 team in process or problem resolution, and escalates appropriate issues to the Tier 2 team. They partner with Value Stream Supervisors, facilitate training and development of production employees, and provide clear expectations of performance, AMS, quality, and safety. This role also involves providing coaching and feedback, maintaining a cross-training matrix, and coordinating employee movement to meet business needs. A key focus is improving business metrics by leading and supporting AMS projects and initiatives, and maintaining visual management tools to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement. Participation in problem-solving using AMS tools and methodology, demonstrating leadership in communications, conflict resolution, process constraints, and problem-solving are essential. The role includes leading and effectively communicating at daily Tier 1 meetings to encourage employee participation and engagement, providing support to other production areas as needed, and completing standard work & control plan audits.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing operations.
• Requires knowledge and application of continuous improvement processes such as 5s and problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of operations products, processes, and equipment including safety, quality, changeover and set-up skills and knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and basic machine diagnostic skills.
• Understand the interdependencies (manufacturing/functional groups) across the value stream.
• Requires intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying constraints or barriers, problem solving, delegation and sound decision making.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and effectively working with others.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and life-long learner with demonstrated initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Lean training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance).
• Identify issues, engaging the Tier 1 team in process or problem resolution and escalate appropriate issues to Tier 2 team.
• Partner with Value Stream Supervisors.
• Facilitate training and development of production employees, providing clear expectations of performance, AMS, quality, and safety.
• Provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain cross-training matrix to effectively utilize knowledge of employee capabilities.
• Coordinate movement of employees to meet business need.
• Focus on improving business metrics by leading and supporting AMS projects and initiatives.
• Maintain visual management tools (PVA, run charts, CI boards, and Tier 1 boards) to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA).
• Demonstrate leadership in communications, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem solving.
• Lead and effectively communicate at daily Tier1 meeting to encourage employee participation and engagement.
• Provide support of other production areas as needed, including project support, leader coverage, and cycle counting responsibilities as needed.
• Complete standard work & control plan audits, including but not limited to safety, finished goods quality, scrap, and standard work.
• Participate and complete corrective actions from the MCA process.
• Follow and consistently enforce all safety procedures according to standards.
• Proactively address safety concerns and take action or follow up when appropriate.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree