Doors Manufacturing Team Lead – 1st Shift

Andersen Windows, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Profit sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead II for doors on the 1st shift (5X8). You will direct a production cell of 5–40 associates, drive AMS-based improvements, and ensure safe, on-time output while coaching staff.

You will lead daily Tier1 meetings, apply 5 Why/PDCA tools, maintain visual boards, and partner with Value Stream Supervisors to resolve issues and improve SQDC metrics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing operations.
• Lean training or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of operations products, processes, and equipment including safety, quality, changeover and set-up.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction of production line and ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost and maintenance standards.
• Coach and train production employees; maintain cross-training matrix and allocate staff to meet business needs.
• Lead AMS-driven improvements and manage visual management tools to monitor performance and engage staff.
• Lead daily Tier1 meetings and communicate effectively to drive participation and problem solving.
• Support other production areas as needed and perform cycle counting and corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Lean / continuous improvement

AMS tools

Education

Associate degree or equivalent manufacturing operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead II for doors on the 1st shift (5X8). You will direct a production cell of 5–40 associates, drive AMS-based improvements, and ensure safe, on-time output while coaching staff.

You will lead daily Tier1 meetings, apply 5 Why/PDCA tools, maintain visual boards, and partner with Value Stream Supervisors to resolve issues and improve SQDC metrics.