Lean Process Specialist | Menomonie, WI - - 7579

Job Name:

Lean Process Specialist | Menomonie, WI

Informations générales

Location: Menominee, WI

Date:

24-fév-2025

Société:

Andersen Corporation

Posting City: Menomonie, WI

Ref #:

7486

Catégorie de poste:

Operations

Posting City:

Menominee

État:

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

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.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage 2 or 3 low complexity projects to improve Output and Efficiency on assigned manufacturing lines.
Drive daily shop floor lean improvements by eliminating waste, improving flow, and deploying Built In Quality and Just In Time solutions.
Conduct daily point Kaizen activities and frequent "low complexity" Kaizen events on workstations.
Engage Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees to expose sources of waste and address them systematically.
Provide lean tools and training to shop floor associates and shop floor leaders.
Utilize metrics to prioritize focus areas and demonstrate impact of lean improvement actions.
Actively cultivate lean culture among Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees, reinforcing Lean Manufacturing principles of waste reduction and improving flow on assigned manufacturing lines.
Provide visible, high energy, inspiring personal leadership in the drive to reduce waste and improve flow

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Aid in the development and maintenance of detailed work balance charts and standard work documents.
Prioritize and elevate visibility of "next in" improvement opportunities, using work balance chart data and quantified waste data.
Establish a playbook for point kaizen event priorities to support short-term output and efficiency targets for assigned production lines or other areas, as assigned.
Personally lead daily point Kaizen events to realize most impactful short term improvement opportunities.
Serve as a coach and engaged working partner with Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees, to cultivate a Lean culture of continuous daily improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Minimum 1 year experience, preferably in a direct production position
Shop floor associate or shop floor lead experience
Perform in a tactful, professional and flexible manner with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and opinions, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with shop floor employees and leaders.
Good organization skills, with ability to manage multiple projects of low complexity at once.
Drive results through persuasiveness and influencing skills; organize self and others with timely follow through and execution.
Strong desire to learn, with preferred prior exposure to, Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.

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 $77,255 - $119,745.

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:

• 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:

Menomonie, WI