Manufacturing Supervisor II (1st Shift)

Job Name: Manufacturing Supervisor II (1st Shift)

General information

Location: Menomonie, WI Date: 09-May-2025 Company: Andersen Corporation Posting City: Menomonie, WI Ref #: 8042 Job Category: Operations Posting City: Menomonie State: WI

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 
In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Supervisor (internally known as Value Stream Supervisor) supports the Value Stream Manager in driving the process of continuous improvement for a small/stable value stream (procurement to delivery).  This position takes a lead role in meeting targets for safety, quality, costs, customer service and associate satisfaction/development within the value stream.

PRIMARY 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 a