Lean Management Leader | Cottage Grove, MN - - 8121

Job Name:

Lean Management Leader | Cottage Grove, MN

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN

Date:

21-May-2025

Company:

Renewal by Andersen

Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN

Ref #:

8025

Job Category:

Manufacturing (RbA)

Posting City:

Cottage Grove

State:

Description & Requirements

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY:

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Serve as primary coach and engaged working partner with plant manager and Tier 3 staff members to cultivate a Lean Management culture. Actively deploy and leverage Lean Management practices and disciplines, including, but not limited to, Strategy Deployment, OKRs, Tiered Management, A3 Process, Toyota Kata, MDI, and similar tools and structures Provide visible, high energy, and inspiring leadership in the drive to deploy lean culture and lean process improvements across all levels of the organization, with focus on Tier 3 level and below.

Develop and maintain a detailed working model of the key value streams and supply chain processes (physical manufacturing processes, information flow processes, and related business processes) that govern the operational performance of the plant. Prioritize and elevate visibility of larges value stream improvement opportunities for the plant. Establish a playbook of strategic priorities to support mid-term and long-term business objectives and operational targets for the plant. Personally lead low complexity Kaizen events to realize most impactful value stream improvement opportunities for meeting operational performance targets and strategic business objectives of the plant.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Trusted primary problem solver to the Plant Manager about Lean Management practices, at the level of a plant operating system.

2. Emerging influencer among the Tier 4 staff, coaching and directly participating in establishing the processes, tools, and management disciplines to deploy a lean management operating system in the plant or operational equivalent.

3. Identify largest lean process/lean integration opportunities affecting the operational performance and cost structure of the plant.

4. Instill personal and direct leadership in conducting low/medium complexity value stream lean Kaizen events, including such things as vertical integrations, supplier/AW connectivity, and linkages to external customers and their operations.

5. Provide visible, high energy personal leadership in the drive to deploy lean culture and lean process improvements, primarily at the Tier 3 level and below.

6. Direction primarily through influence.

7. Typically, 1 or more direct reports, including Lean Management staff members in their plant or operational equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years professional experience
Preferred experience as a plant operations or engineering professional.
Perform in a tactful, professional and flexible manner with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and opinions with a strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strategic thinking and change management capabilities
Drive results through persuasiveness and influencing skills; organize self and others with timely follow through and execution
Facilitation and project management skills
Build highly effective relationships, develop people, and create high-performing teams

COMPENSATION: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $99,216 - $153,784.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

Who we are is not just what we do but why we do it. Ultimately, we do what we do to make a difference. Renewal by Andersen is united by a goal to make a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families and our communities. Our team members have a passion for what we do and are empowered to exceed expectations and deliver delight not just at work, but in our communities. Our teams across North America invest in all those they interact with because Renewal Cares. It's who we are; we are one network of Difference Makers.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching

• Profit Sharing

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage

• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation 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 characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.

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

Posting City:

Cottage Grove, MN