Value-Stream Manufacturing Supervisor I - Lean Improvement

Andersen Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

FSAs/HSA and HRA

Paid time off

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor (Value Stream Supervisor I) to partner with the Value Stream Manager in driving continuous improvement across a small value stream from procurement to delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost targets, and development of a high-performing team while applying lean principles, standard work, and 5S practices to improve processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing/warehouse operation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people.
• Demonstrated experience implementing continuous improvements.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operation with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principles a plus.
• Continuing education in Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Manufacturing, Leadership, and Coaching.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lean certification

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, support, and develop a team of flexible, multi-skilled associates in accordance with Andersen Corporation’s values, employee covenant, and strategic direction; maintain a respectful work environment.
• Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems.
• Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data; Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems.
• Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and housekeeping. Actively provide change leadership as required.
• Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging associates to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation.
• Support associates in understanding company policies and practices. Take notice of process related problems and support associates in taking corrective action to improve the overall performance of the team; maintain time and production records
• Communicate with and listen to associates on a daily basis regarding work center/team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc.; Communicate with other supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivate people

Continuous improvements

Manufacturing principles

Continuing education

Lean certification

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Andersen Corporation in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor (Value Stream Supervisor I) to partner with the Value Stream Manager in driving continuous improvement across a small value stream from procurement to delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost targets, and development of a high-performing team while applying lean principles, standard work, and 5S practices to improve processes and outcomes.