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. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. 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.
ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
Purpose:
Role is responsible for execution, continuous improvement, and problem solving of supply chain processes to achieve business results. Required to understand downstream customer requirements to meet expectations. Role drives change through applying fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of supply chain, and lean manufacturing. Candidate must be local to the AZ area as relocation is not available for this position.
* Develop, optimize and integrate detailed schedules/supplier plans
* Understand and communicate value stream and/or supply chain capacity and constraints
* Drives significant improvements on business processes and projects through the use of problem-solving tools such as Value Stream Mapping, A3s or Plan-Do-Check-Act.
* Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for problems across supply chain processes.
* Participate in supply chain projects within the value stream (plan, source, make, deliver); develop and complete project work plans, provide required status reports.
* Regularly utilize lean tools and other business processes such as Kanban, spike tools, 5Y and other project management tools.
* Maintain relationships with internal and external business partners including suppliers, supervisors and team leads, logistics/warehouse groups and material planners.
* Communicate/present lean tool applications such as value stream and process mapping, Kaizen and PDCA.
Minimum Qualifications:
* 4-year degree in engineering, supply chain or business equivalent experience
* Working knowledge of supply chain technologies (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management System)
* Advanced computer skills with experience in MS Office, ERP and Reporting systems
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools such as pull systems, PDCA thinking, value stream mapping, process mapping and Kanban systems
* Effectively collaborate and works well with others
* Ability to understand customer needs in detail and consistently attend to meeting customer requirements
* Considers the possibility that a change of direction is required
* Strong communication skills through written, verbal and listening, and presentation techniques
Culture and Benefits:
Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.
Benefits include, and are 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
* Charity contributions
* Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.