Value Stream Supervisor

Andersen Corp.
United States, Minnesota, Cottage Grove
Apr 14, 2025
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).