Production Supervisor

Andersen Windows & Doors is hiring for Second Shift Production Supervisor opportunity. 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.

Qualifications

• 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

During 2022, each eligible Andersen employee will receive $1,000 for each full fiscal quarter they are actively employed and fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An eligible employee hired during a quarter will receive a prorated payment based on the number of days employed during the quarter. Those eligible include fully-vaccinated regular full-time and part-time employees (at least 20 hours per week) who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement. These and other terms and conditions of Andersen's 2022 Profit Sharing Plan, including the definition of full vaccination against COVID-19, are subject to change or termination without notice.

Culture & Benefits – High-level

• 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

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