JOB DESCRIPTION:Operations Engineering Manager I
This position is responsible for managing the manufacturing engineering function for the 100 Series Value-stream within the Bayport Window Plant. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing an annual strategy focused on operations excellence, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and eliminating variation within our manufacturing processes. Candidates for this position should have energy and passion to improve both our production and functional processes while leading with integrity.
This position ensures that the assigned manufacturing engineering team is operated in accordance with Andersen's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Partner with operations leadership, RD&I, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions to lead and manage change within the 100 Series value-stream
- Support delivery of our SQDC metrics and hold team accountable to targets
- Aligns resources to strategic goals and objectives
- Develop and execute projects focused on near term and long term capacity needs
- Ensure that our teams and working partners utilize and adhere to our engineering and project management toolkits
- Work with business partners and leverage data to determine project focus and improvement opportunities
- Lead resolution efforts for supplier and customer corrective actions
- Develop, execute, and manage a capital investment plan for the value-stream
- Identify, recruit and onboard engineering and technician talent as needed
- Establish an environment conducive to teamwork, high morale, employee satisfaction and performance
- Establish annual functional and project expense budgets and deliver on target
- Acquire the appropriate people, technology, equipment, and financial resources necessary to meet internal and external customer expectations
- Provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to employees and managers to promote the growth and development of the manufacturing engineering team
- Be highly visible within the value stream to create a safe environment for collaboration and participation
- Promote a hands on, high involvement approach to problem solving
Direction of others:
Qualifications:
- 4 year degree in Engineering, Technology, or Management
- 2-5 years experience in a technical leadership role (engineering, quality, etc.)
- Background in manufacturing preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality control systems (SPC, Process Capability)
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic corporate finance, budgeting, accounting
- Strong, proactive communicator, effective both 1:1 and in groups
- Ability to break down technical narratives and present clearly to senior leadership
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.