JOB DESCRIPTION:VALUE STREAM MANAGER IISUMMARY:Andersen is seeking a Manufacturing Manager II (Internally known as Value Stream Manager II). 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. Assigned value stream is large and complex. Responsible to break down large/complex value stream to smaller/simpler value streams. This position also ensures that assigned value stream is operated in accordance with Andersen Corporation's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.
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 Supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS:- 4-year degree from accredited college/university and/or combination of education and experience
- 4-8 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
Communication- Listening skills
- Effective 1:1 and in groups
- Presentation skills
- Persuasiveness
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
- Support and foster change
- Able to coach and develop associates and supervisors within value stream
- Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment
- Able to support and foster a continuous improvement culture
- Works effectively with associates
- Able to effectively manage conflict
- Strong coaching skills
Manufacturing knowledge- Intermediate level knowledge of manufacturing processes/IT systems
- Understands engineering and quality requirements and can deploy resources to produce the required solutions.
- Demonstrates a passion for safety
- Able to facilitate kaizen events
- Working knowledge of the supply chain
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.
