Team Lead II

Andersen Windows, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Medical, dental & vision

FSAs/HSA/HRA

Paid time off

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Team Lead II to coach and direct a production team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, on-time output. You will mentor staff, run audits, and apply AMS/5S, Kaizen, and PDCA methods to raise performance.

Responsibilities include coaching T1 staff, leading daily meetings, coordinating cross-training, and maintaining visual controls while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading work teams to achieve value stream goals.
• Manufacturing operations experience.
• Ability to learn product, process, and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous production flow meeting standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance).
• Provide coaching and training to develop employees within the cost center/value stream.
• Complete standard work & control plan audits and ensure corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement using AMS tools (CI boards, Kaizens, focus boards).
• Lead and participate in T1/T2 meetings and mentor others.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Team Lead IIApply: Bayport, MN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-8726**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.**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Team Lead II **Position Purpose** Provides feedback, coaching, training conflict resolution, and conducts audits. Identifies process constraints and incorporates appropriate decision making and problem solving techniques. Responsibilities also include providing the shift supervisor with relevant performance feedback in addition to providing daily work direction and leadership to assigned team to maintain and improve business results. Manage to establish SQDC metrics. Acts as a mentor to newer team leads. **Qualifications** • At least 2 years’ experience successfully leading work teams in the achievement of value stream goals and objectives. • Manufacturing Operations experience. • Ability to learn product, process and equipment. • Intermediate computer skills (MS Office). • Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques (5S). • Changeover and set-up knowledge. • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train and motivate employees. • Proven ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and delegate appropriately. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proven effectiveness working with others. • Continuous improvement experience required. • Proven ability to be flexible. • Self-motivated. • Successful completion of all AMS foundation courses. **Primary Responsibilities** 1. Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance), identify issues, engage the T1 team in problem resolution and understands when to escalate issues to T2 team, partnering with Value Stream Supervisor as appropriate. 2. Provide coaching and facilitate training to develop employees within the cost center/value stream, following AMS principles. 3. Completes standard work & control plan audits and ensures corrective actions are completed. 4. Focuses on improving the business through AMS tools; CI Boards, Focus Boards and Kaizens. 5. Participate & lead A3 projects focused on improving business metrics. 6. Participate and complete corrective actions from the MCA process. 7. Participate in T2 meetings & lead in the absence of the VSS. 8. Demonstrate leadership in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem solving. 9. Lead and effectively communicate at daily T1/FLM meeting. 10. Maintain T1/FLM visual management tools (PVA, run charts, focus boards, and other tools) to drive continuous improvement. 11. Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and takes action when appropriate. 12. Knowledge of employee capabilities and training within assigned cost center/value stream. Coordinates movement of employees according to business needs; through the development and maintaining of the cross-training matrix. 13. Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA, CAPA, focus boards). 14. Cascades problem solving knowledge to Tier 1/FLM. 15. Lead continuous improvement within the assigned cost center/value stream. 16. Act as a mentor to VSTL I’s. 17. Understand the interdependencies (manufacturing/functional groups) across the value stream. **PAY RANGE:**$24.95 - $36.15**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. 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.