Value Stream Team Lead I (Pultrusion)

ANDERSEN CORPORATION 

SUMMARY 

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. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

SUMMARY 

To direct the work, people and results in a pultrusion work environment to produce standard but complex profiles having critical dimensions, defined contours, and close and exacting tolerances. To train associates, assist with setting production and performance goals, organize and assign work, and maintain a productive and industrious environment within the work cell. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Organizes and assigns work within a work cell to utilize available skills, knowledge and experience, labor hours, machines and tooling to the best advantages to obtain most favorable machining costs, quality and workmanship.
• Provides regular training, instruction, and guidance and maintains close surveillance over set-up procedures and machining operations.
• Analyzes and diagnoses machining and tooling problems, machine malfunctions, etc., to expedite and coordinate corrective procedures and to prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules.
• Coordinates production with Quality Assurance inspection activities, as they may be related to work in progress. Integrates required revisions to products or processes as necessary.
• Participates in and leads continuous improvement activities related to work simplification, cost reduction, new tooling and methods, labor hour planning, scheduling, machine repairing and maintenance.
• Coordinates appropriate staffing levels in accordance with skill requirements, work levels and schedules, vacations, and training programs.
• Assist with machine set-ups and operations to meet safety, quality, and customer service and cost requirements within production.
• Participates in selection and hiring of new Pultrusion Operators via interviews.
• Performs skill and knowledge assessments of Pultrusion Operators.
• Maintains conformance with employee and safety rules and regulations, issues violation warnings and administers approved disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Communicates to staff in production through stand-up meetings, 1:1 meeting, and small group meetings.
• Work in a safe manner and follow safety policies. Ensures co-workers are working safely and following safety policies.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must attach resume to application
• Master all skills and knowledge while working as a Pultrusion Operator
• Manufacturing Operations experience
• Working knowledge of computer systems (MS Office)
• Ability to lead, train, coach and motivate employees
• Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and delegate appropriately
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement focus
• Proven effectiveness working with others

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn product, process and equipment
• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Participation in employee led groups
• Successful completion of the Value Stream Team Lead Development Program

SALARY INFORMATION:  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8 paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

CULTURE AND BENEFITS 

“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: 

·       Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance  

·       Health Savings Account contributions  

·       Paid holidays plus PTO  

·       401(k) plan & contributions  

·       Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities  

·       Charity contributions 

·       Nationwide career opportunities 

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

"In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 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."

Andersen 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 characteristic protected by law.