Value Stream Supervisor - 3rd shift

Andersen Corp.
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Garland
Nov 17, 2024
There is something meaningfully different about Andersen. A key to the company's enduring success is our sincere and thorough effort to do the right thing for customers, for employees, for the community and for the environment. Andersen is a place of vibrant energy and innovation. These innovations are part of a well-defined roadmap to seize opportunities ahead. There has never been a more exciting time to be a Production Supervisor at Andersen. It isn't our history that makes us an industry leader. It's our commitment to innovation. We're constantly setting new standards for windows and doors that raise the bar for the entire industry. Being around since 1903 means we haven't just seen where the industry's been-we guide where it's going. PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to support the Production 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. The Production 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. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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. 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. 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. Maintain time and production records. 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. CULTURE AND BENEFITS: Andersen is committed to making a difference through challenging ourselves each day, recognizing and rewarding success, taking pride in our work and honoring a legacy built on doing the right thing. There is great respect for life outside work so that you can bring your best self to work. We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers' expectations. Andersen has been an ENERGY STAR partner since the Windows program began in 1998. This is Andersen's fourth Sustained Excellence Award and the ninth time the company has been recognized by the ENERGY STAR program. As an innovative and industry-leading organization, we think of benefits more broadly. From your health care to your work environment, to your development and quality of life, we think beyond basic benefits to provide a total rewards package including, but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Health Savings Account contributions Paid holidays plus PTO 401(k) plan & contributions Professional Development and tuition reimbursement opportunities A culture that supports work-life balance An environment where collaboration is key Volunteer opportunities - on company time Environmentally conscious business decisions 8,000+ employees and career opportunities nationwide 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 Bachelor's degree highly preferred Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people COVID-19 DISCLOSURE:In accordance with the Federal OSHA COVID-19 mandates and in keeping with Andersen's top priority to protect the health and safety of our employees against the COVID-19 virus, and our belief that vaccines are the best defense.