2nd Shift Manufacturing Team Lead — Doors & Windows

Andersen Windows, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 46,240 - 67,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSAs/HSA

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead I for 2nd shift (5X8) to ensure continuous production flow and meet output while upholding safety, quality and cost targets.

You will coach and develop Tier 1 production employees, manage cross-training, lead AMS projects, and drive continuous improvement using tools like 5 Why, PDCA and MCA. Strong communication and leadership required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing operations.
• Requires knowledge and application of continuous improvement processes such as 5s and problem-solving methods. Lean training or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of operations products, processes, and equipment including safety, quality, changeover and set-up skills and knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and basic machine diagnostic skills.
• Understand the interdependencies across the value stream.
• Requires intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying constraints or barriers, problem solving, delegation and sound decision making.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and effectively working with others. Flexible, self-motivated, and life-long learner with demonstrated initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance).
• Identify issues, engaging the Tier 1 team in process or problem resolution and escalate appropriate issues to Tier 2 team.
• Partner with Value Stream Supervisors.
• Facilitate training and development of production employees, providing clear expectations of performance, AMS, quality, and safety.
• Provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain cross-training matrix to effectively utilize knowledge of employee capabilities.
• Coordinate movement of employees to meet business need.
• Focus on improving business metrics by leading and supporting AMS projects and initiatives.
• Maintain visual management tools (PVA, run charts, CI boards, and Tier 1 boards) to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA).
• Demonstrate leadership in communications, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem solving.
• Lead and effectively communicate at daily Tier1 meeting to encourage employee participation and engagement.
• Provide support of other production areas as needed, including project support, leader coverage, and cycle counting responsibilities as needed.
• Complete standard work & control plan audits, including but not limited to safety, finished goods quality, scrap, and standard work.
• Participate and complete corrective actions from the MCA process.
• Follow and consistently enforce all safety procedures according to standards.
• Proactively address safety concerns and take action or follow up when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in manufacturing operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead I for 2nd shift (5X8) to ensure continuous production flow and meet output while upholding safety, quality and cost targets.

You will coach and develop Tier 1 production employees, manage cross-training, lead AMS projects, and drive continuous improvement using tools like 5 Why, PDCA and MCA. Strong communication and leadership required.