Value Stream Team Lead II
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.
· Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance), identify issues, engage the T1 team in problem resolution and understands when to escalate issues to T2 team, partnering with Value Stream Supervisor as appropriate.
· Provide coaching and facilitate training to develop employees within the cost center/value stream, following AMS principles.
· Coordinate production projects.
· Assists supervisor in administering discipline.
· Serve as a back-up to supervisor; leading department in supervisor’s absence.
· Assure provision of required materials.
· Integrate and communicate departmental activities with other production groups, as required.
· Assure conformance with the 5S program.
· Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and takes action when appropriate, conduct safety audits.
· Completes standard work and ensures corrective actions are completed.
· Perform CI projects utilizing the following Lean Tools: 5’why, 5’s, and PDCA.
· Train associates on AMS Lean Tools such as: 5’why, 5’s, and PDCA.
· Train current and new associates on MDI process.
· Follows Leader Standard Work/Written Work instruction procedures.
· Develops his/her own Leader Standard Work.
· Develop Self Improvement Plans.
· Serve as a member of the department’s leadership team, providing assistance as required and perform other duties as assigned and participate in the Continuous Improvement Process.
· Support and participate in all Lean Initiatives.
· Update all visual boards in the department.
· Identify and research system issues and participate in problem resolution.
· Provide feedback on employee’s performance for supervisor analysis on reviews.
· Assist with hazardous waste management.
· Knowledge of employee capabilities and training within assigned cost center/value stream. Coordinates movement of employees according to business needs.
· Lead continuous improvement.
· Act as a mentor to VSTL I’s.
· Understand the interdependencies (manufacturing/functional groups) across the value stream.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
· Manufacturing Operations experience.
· High School Graduate /GED/HSED.
· Ability to learn product, process and equipment.
· Intermediate computer skills (MS Office).
· Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques (5S).
· Changeover and set-up knowledge.
· Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train and motivate employees.
· Proven ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Proven effectiveness working with others.
· Continuous improvement experience required.
· Proven ability to be flexible.
· Self-motivated.
· Successful completion of all AMS foundation courses.
· Advance knowledge of 7 wastes in production.
· In depth understanding of the 5-whys.
· In depth understanding of 5 S.
· In depth understanding of PDCA.
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:
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.
* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
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.