Value Stream Manager II

Andersen Corporation • Locust Grove, GA

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About The Position

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY: 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. JOB DESCRIPTION: VALUE STREAM MANAGER II SUMMARY: Andersen is seeking a Manufacturing Manager II (Internally known as Value Stream Manager II). This position is responsible to manage and drive the process of continuous improvement for the value stream supply chain (procurement to delivery) and to deliver overall business results for assigned value stream. Assigned value stream is large and complex. Responsible to break down large/complex value stream to smaller/simpler value streams. This position also ensures that assigned value stream is operated in accordance with Andersen Corporation’s values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.

Requirements

• 4-year degree from accredited college/university and/or combination of education and experience
• 4-8 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of world-class (Lean, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing)
• Proven leader
• Business acumen and knowledge
• Cost accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial justification
• Communication
• Listening skills
• Effective 1:1 and in groups
• Presentation skills
• Persuasiveness
• Leadership
• Able to motivate associates
• Bias for action
• Displays energy for the business
• Demonstrates courage to make difficult decisions and act
• Collaborates with associates at all levels
• Support and foster change
• Able to coach and develop associates and supervisors within value stream
• Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment
• Able to support and foster a continuous improvement culture
• Works effectively with associates
• Able to effectively manage conflict
• Strong coaching skills
• Manufacturing knowledge
• Intermediate level knowledge of manufacturing processes/IT systems
• Understands engineering and quality requirements and can deploy resources to produce the required solutions.
• Demonstrates a passion for safety
• Able to facilitate kaizen events
• Working knowledge of the supply chain

Responsibilities

• Deliver agreed to value stream results in the areas of safety, quality, customer service, costs and associate satisfaction/development.
• Define and communicate performance targets for safety, quality, customer service, costs and associate satisfaction/development with Value Stream team. Hold team accountable to those targets.
• Develop and implement plans to provide process improvement in key areas defined above. Value stream improvement initiatives will be aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles and the manufacturing strategic plan.
• Establish an environment conducive to high levels of morale, associate satisfaction, and performance.
• Deliver performance to budget. Use participative approach in budgeting process.
• Ensure alignment of activities and resources within the value stream, and ensure cross-organization collaboration and associate involvement where appropriate.
• Acquire the appropriate people, technology, equipment and financial resources necessary to meet customer expectations and implement the business improvement plans.
• Provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to associates and managers to promote the growth and development of the value stream team.
• Support new process and product development and implementation.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers regarding issues that impact the value stream: prices, quality, customer service, etc.
• Continued personal growth and development. Role model supporting the value of continuous learning.
• Be highly visible to associates and create a safe environment for participation.
• Promote going to Gemba to solve problems and also promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
• Establish visual management techniques to manage the value stream.
• Mentor developing Value Stream Supervisors

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees