Value Stream Team Lead I (PSCA, 1st Shift 4x10)

Andersen Windows, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Andersen Corporation seeks a Value Stream Team Lead I for the PSCA line in Bayport, MN. This role provides daily direction, coaching, and training to the team, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met through AMS-driven improvements.

You will participate in daily stand-ups, manage visual tools, and escalate issues to leaders. Strong communication and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing operations experience.
• Ability to learn product, process and equipment.
• Proficiency with AMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback, coaching, training, conflict resolution, and conducts audits.
• Identify process constraints and apply decision-making/problem-solving techniques.
• Provide shift supervisor with performance feedback and daily work direction.
• Lead and participate in daily T1/FLM meetings.
• Maintain SQDC metrics and visual management tools to drive improvement.
• Coordinate cross-training and movement of employees as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement within the value stream.

Skills

Manufacturing Ops

Product knowledge

Process knowledge

AMS tools

MS Office

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Flexibility

Self-motivated

Team training

Dev Program

Tools

AMS tools

Job description

Value Stream Team Lead I (PSCA, 1st Shift 4x10)### Value Stream Team Lead I (PSCA, 1st Shift 4x10)Apply: Bayport, MN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-8888**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:****Job Description****JOB SUMMARY:*** 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.**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance), identify issues, engage the T1/FLM team in problem resolution and understands when to escalate issues to T2/FML team, partnering with Value Stream Supervisor as appropriate.* Provide coaching and facilitate training to develop employees within the cost center/value stream, following AMS principles.* Completes standard work & control plan audits and ensures corrective actions are completed.* Participate in projects\\*, Kaizens\\*, & other continuous improvement actions. (\\*depends on experience; subject matter expert-SME) should focus on frontline vs. T2 & T3 items.* Participate in daily tier meetings.* Demonstrate leadership in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem solving.* Lead and effectively communicate/participate at daily T1/FLM meeting (stand-up).* Maintain T1/FLM visual management tools (PVA, run charts, focus boards, and other tools) to drive continuous improvement.* Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and takes action when appropriate.* Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA, CAPA, focus boards).* 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.* Lead continuous improvement within the assigned cost center/value stream**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:*** Manufacturing Operations experience.* Ability to learn product, process and equipment.* Ability to learn and utilize AMS tools.* Working knowledge of computer systems (MS Office).* Ability to lead, train, coach and motivate employees.* Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Continuous improvement focus.* Proven effectiveness working with others.* Flexible.* Self-motivated.* Participation in employee led groups preferred.* Successful completion of the Value Stream Team Lead Development Program.**PAY RANGE:**$22.25 - $32.25**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. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. 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.