JOB DESCRIPTION:Position Purpose:This position is responsible to manage the Manufacturing Engineering function for our Menomonie WI Manufacturing plant, supporting our manufacturing operations along within the Clad Business GrowthTeam. Assigned plant is small and stable with 1 - 2 value streams to support.
The primary goal for this leader is to ensure that we continue to build and lead a team that can help execute the strategic initiatives for the Andersen Division, support the operational excellence initiatives for the plant, drive multi-year capital and capacity planning; site planning; talent planning; and support plant continuous efforts to achieve operational metrics.
This position also ensures that the assigned team is operated in accordance with Andersen Corporation's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.
Primary Responsibilities:Lead and manage the Menomonie Manufacturing Engineering team in support of our 200 Series and A-Series Windows value streams.
Partner with Operations leaders to support Operational Excellence in SQDC and align resources to the strategic goals and objectives of the operations team.
Define and communicate performance targets established through strategy deployment for safety, quality, customer service, costs, and associate satisfaction/development within the team. Hold teams accountable to those targets.
Work with business partners to determine appropriate performance targets and projects to focus on, using available data from operational performance, internal/external fall down figures, etc. as a directional tool.
Establish an environment conducive to high levels of morale, associate satisfaction, and performance as measured through our VOE process.
Deliver performance to budget. Use participative approach in budgeting process.
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 managers to promote the growth and development of the engineering team. Support and encourage continuous learning within the Manufacturing Engineering team.
Be highly visible to associates and create a safe environment for participation. Promote going to Gemba to solve problems and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
Direction to Others:• 6-10 Engineers/Technicians
Qualifications - Internal-4-year degree or equivalent, MBA/MS preferred
-3 to 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
-Background in product design or engineering leadership role, or area of technical support
-Demonstrated knowledge of quality programs and initiatives, SPC and process capability work.
-Experience with budgeting, leading cost savings initiatives and driving value into a manufacturing operation.
PAY RANGE:$111,137.00 - $172,263.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package - a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we're proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing*
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 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.
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.
