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Value Stream Supervisor

Andersen Corp.
United States, Minnesota, Cottage Grove
Nov 17, 2024
Value Stream Supervisor I/II - Now Hiring for Third and Weekend Shifts

The purpose of this position is to support the Plant Manager in driving the process of continuous improvement for a large/complex/changing 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. The Value Stream Supervisor coaches, trains, supports, and develops a team of flexible, multi-skilled associates in accordance with Andersen Corporation's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.


  • Maintain high level of visibility with associates. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve associates in problem solving.
  • Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe associate work habits.
  • Develop a high performance work team with high levels of associate engagement morale, satisfaction, and performance.
  • Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one's own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior.
  • Help associates succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance communication to support development.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Qualifications - External




  • 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing operation


  • Previous experience as a work center lead preferred


  • Previous experience in a manufacturing operation with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principles a plus


  • Continuing education in the following areas: Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Manufacturing, Leadership, and Coaching


  • Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people



COVID-19 DISCLOSURE:

Beginning December 4, 2021 all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of work at Andersen. This new policy is part of Andersen's ongoing commitment to protecting the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers. A person is considered fully vaccinated fourteen days after having received a final COVID-19 vaccine dose (the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or a single Johnson & Johnson vaccine dose).

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