Supply Chain Process Designer I
About The Position
ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. 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. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen. SUMMARY: Andersen Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Process Designer I at our Bayport facility. This position is responsible for designing and implementing the material and information flow processes within projects. Key focus is understanding the complete end-to-end supply chain system and being a key contributor on small to medium scale projects. This candidate will travel approximately 25%. There is no sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- 4 year degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related degree or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively apply acquired knowledge and skills to a variety of assignments within a moderate range of technical difficulty.
- Working knowledge and experience in material and information flow systems and processes such as ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and lean methodology.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing processes such as pull systems, Kanban systems, PDCA thinking, and value stream mapping.
- Understands and applies methodologies associated with project planning.
- Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships.
- Communicates effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation techniques.
- Experience with change management strategies.
- Ability to travel 25% as required
Responsibilities
- Seeks to understand customers needs in detail and how to satisfy them using a strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving.
- Implement material, inventory, and information flow processes for the plan, make, source, and deliver strategies defined by business needs.
- Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.
- Design and procure material storage systems, material handling equipment, and computer hardware on small to medium scale projects.
- Create and document basic information flow systems containing supply chain and IT deliverables to meet project objectives.
- Maintain relationships with internal and external business partners including engineers, IT, suppliers, supervisors, leads, etc.
- Communicate assigned tasks and project status to project team and direct supervisor using status reports, meeting minutes, and formal updates.
- Introduce new perspectives on existing solutions to continuously improve material and information flow processes.
- Able to work as "in-charge" lead for supply chain specific tasks.
- Informally provides direction to IT, scheduling, procurement, sourcing, vendors, etc.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
