Manufacturing Manager I at Andersen Corporation

JOB SUMMARY:Andersen is seeking a Value Stream Manager in our Bayport Casement Value Stream. 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 SupervisorsQUALIFICATIONS:·         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 leaderNICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:·         Business acumen and knowledgeo    Cost accountingo    Budgetingo    Financial justificationo    IRR and ROIo    Make/Buy analysis·         Communicationo    Listening skillso    Effective 1:1 and in groupso    Presentation skillso    Persuasiveness and ability to debate/sell ideas·         Leadershipo    Able to motivate associateso    Bias for actiono    Displays energy for the businesso    Demonstrates courage to make difficult decisions and acto    Collaborates with associates at all levelso    Role model for changeo    Able to coach and develop people at all levels within value streamo    Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environmento    Able to create and foster a continuous improvement cultureo    Comfortable with and able to work effectively with associateso    Role mode for effective conflict resolutiono    Strong coaching skills for next level leadership·         Manufacturing knowledgeo    Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes/IT systemso    Able to articulate engineering and quality requirements and then deploy resources to produce the required solutionso    Demonstrates a passion for safetyo    Able to facilitate kaizen eventso    Strong knowledge of the supply chainCOMPENSATION:  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 $99,216-$153,784. Apply Now