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Quality Supervisor
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Description & Requirements
At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., 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. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. 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:
Quality supervisor position responsible for manufacturing quality support in Bayport, MN. Perfect for someone who cares about our customers, enjoys working with a high performing team of engineers and technicians, solving problems, and relentlessly improving processes and products. You will work with quality, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, maintenance, product development, and our suppliers to ensure that our products conform to standards and exceed our customers’ expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides quality leadership to ensure that the products produced meet quality requirements defined by the company to both internal and external customers.
Participate or lead cross-functional tier meetings and responsible for quality metrics and actions.
Possess ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving.
Develop and drive program actions related to supplier quality.
Directly collaborate with the suppliers to encourage process improvements or resolve issues with meaningful corrective actions.
Interpret drawings, specifications, and standards and convert into manufacturing control plans, work instructions, and audit processes.
Work with Design and Engineering teams to define product critical characteristics to ensure supplier process capability is effective.
Develop & utilize good training and development materials/processes to ensure the team is effective in their quality functions and decisions.
Advocate for the “Voice of Customer" through control plans and other quality documentation.
Support and lead efforts related to process validation plans, test methods, and documentation strategies.
Lead cross-functional team meetings, kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.
SKILLS:
Provide leadership, development, and coaching to hourly or salaried individuals and provide performance feedback.
Recruit, hire, and onboard new employees with minimal to no guidance.
Quickly adapt and reprioritize tasks to address emerging high-priority issues.
Communicate clearly & concisely across cross-functional teams in person and digitally.
Utilize: PDCA, A3, FMEA, 5-Why, Lean Sigma, DMAIC, CAPA, RCCA, Error Proofing, Eyes for Waste, Visual Management.
Strong knowledge of quality management and lean manufacturing principles.
Proficiency in software tools, such as Excel or Minitab, to analyze data to detect trends and abnormalities through statistical techniques.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, process capability, quality management, and lean manufacturing principles.
Working knowledge of measurement tools and systems.
Experience working in quality related role minimum 2 years
Preferred - experience leading people.
“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: