Job Description

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands -- Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ -- is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
: SUMMARY:
Andersen is seeking a Value Stream Manager 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
Pay Range: $98,047.00 - $151,973.00
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. Availability of benefits may differ by site or position.
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
**PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,500 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.
EEOC EMPLOYER: 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. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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.

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