Value Stream Manager I/II (1st shift) - Dubuque, IA at Andersen in Dubuque, IA

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. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of "2023 America's Greatest Workplaces."

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. We are named as a Forbes "Best Employer for Diversity 2022."

Earning the 2023 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.

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.

SUMMARY:
Andersen is seeking a Value Stream Manager I/II at our Dubuque, Iowa location. This position is responsible to manage and drive the process of continuous improvement for the value stream supply chain (procurement to delivery) and to deliver overall business results for assigned value stream. May be responsible for multiple and/or complex/changing value streams. Responsible to break down large/complex value streams to smaller/simpler value streams and delegate change tasks. This position also ensures that assigned value stream(s) are operated in accordance with Andersen Corporation's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction. Actively develops multiple leaders.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver agreed to value stream results in the areas of safety, quality, customer service, costs and associate satisfaction/development. *
Define and communicate performance targets for safety, quality, customer service, costs and associate satisfaction/development with Value Stream team. Hold team accountable to those targets.
Develop and implement plans to provide process improvement in key areas defined above. Value stream improvement initiatives will be aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles and the manufacturing strategic plan.
Establish an environment conducive to high levels of morale, associate satisfaction, and performance.
Deliver performance to budget. Use participative approach in budgeting process.
Ensure alignment of activities and resources within the value stream, and ensure cross-organization collaboration and associate involvement where appropriate.
Acquire the appropriate people, technology, equipment and financial resources necessary to meet customer expectations and implement the business improvement plans.
Provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to associates and managers to promote the growth and development of the value stream team.
Support new process and product development and implementation.
Participate in negotiations with suppliers regarding issues that impact the value stream: prices, quality, customer service, etc.
Continued personal growth and development. Role model supporting the value of continuous learning.
Be highly visible to associates and create a safe environment for participation. Promote going to Gemba to solve problems and also promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
Establish visual management techniques to manage the value stream.
Mentor developing Value Stream Managers and Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS:

4 year degree from accredited college/university and/or combination of education and experience
5 - 10 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Demonstrated knowledge of world-class (Lean, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing)
Proven leader

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Business acumen and knowledge

Cost accounting
Budgeting
Financial justification
IRR and ROI
Make/Buy analysis

Communication

Listening skills
Effective 1:1 and in groups
Presentation skills
Persuasiveness and ability to debate/sell ideas

Leadership

Able to motivate associates
Bias for action
Displays energy for the business
Demonstrates courage to make difficult decisions and act
Collaborates with associates at all levels
Role model for change
Able to coach and develop people at all levels within value stream
Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment
Able to create and foster a continuous improvement culture
Comfortable with and able to work effectively with associates
Role mode for effective conflict resolution
Strong coaching skills for next level leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes/IT systems
Able to articulate engineering and quality requirements and then deploy resources to produce the required solutions
Demonstrates a passion for safety
Able to facilitate kaizen events
Strong knowledge of the supply chain

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
"Be Orange. Be You" ishow we expressour belief that by embracing our differences andempoweringyou,we'llbe a stronger team able toaccomplishwhat otherwisewouldn'tbe possible.This Orange spirithas helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand*and the onehomeownerslove the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you toapproacheach day witha 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
Nationwidecareer opportunities

We look forward to seeing how youruniqueskills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to bethe leader we are today.
*2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects **2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners
In 2024, 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.
Open to sponsorship: "We welcome applications from candidates who may require sponsorship to work in the United States."

#LI-JL2 Posting City: Dubuque, IA