Manufacturing Operations Manager (1st Shift)

Job Name: Manufacturing Operations Manager (1st Shift)

General information

Location: Bayport, MM, MN Date: 01-May-2025 Company: Andersen Corporation Posting City: Bayport, MN Ref #: 7977 Job Category: Manufacturing Posting City: Bayport, MM State: MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., 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

In partnership with functional leaders, the Manufacturing Operations Manager is accountable for developing and executing strategic operational plans in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and talent. This is a highly visible role that is expected to serve as the face of our operations team when interfacing with business teams, senior leaders, external suppliers, and functional groups. A leader in this role sets the vision for the future and drives continuous improvement initiatives for assigned plant, elevating team performance and plant culture through proactive employee development and engagement.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage day-to-day operations of a large and complex plant comprised of multiple value streams and key functional areas. Achieve budgeted and strategic performance expectations in the areas of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people KPIs.
• Serve as business owner for plant: lead team through opportunity identification and strategic plan development. In partnership with functional support teams, define key improvement initiatives, establish a multi-year capital plan, and outline key operating targets in the areas of SQDCP. Leverage lean operating principles to achieve results. Execute plan, deliver strategic objectives, and capture margin improvement.
• Be highly visible to associates and create a safe environment for participation.  Promote active/hands-on management to solve problems and promote high involvement approaches to problem solving.
• Manage within highly matrixed organizations while building and maintaining strong relationships with key corporate and functional support leaders. Influence business teams, functional groups, and c