Lean Process Designer - RbA - Cottage Grove

Company: Renewal by Andersen
Location: Cottage Grove
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

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RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY:Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.






POSITION SUMMARY: 1. Manage 2 or 3 low complexity projects to improve Output and Efficiency on assigned manufacturing lines. 2. Drive daily shop floor lean improvements by eliminating waste, improving flow, and deploying Built In Quality and Just In Time solutions. 3. Conduct daily point Kaizen activities and frequent "low complexity" Kaizen events on workstations. 4. Engage Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees to expose sources of waste and address them systematically. 5. Provide lean tools and training to shop floor associates and shop floor leaders. 6. Utilize metrics to prioritize focus areas and demonstrate impact of lean improvement actions. 7. Actively cultivate lean culture among Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees, reinforcing Lean Manufacturing principles of waste reduction and improving flow on assigned manufacturing lines. 8. Provide visible, high energy, inspiring personal leadership in the drive to reduce waste and improve flow PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:-Aid in the development and maintenance of detailed work balance charts and standard work documents. -Prioritize and elevate visibility of "next in" improvement opportunities, using work balance chart data and quantified waste data. -Establish a playbook for point kaizen event priorities to support short-term output and efficiency targets for assigned production lines or other areas, as assigned. -Personally lead daily point Kaizen events to realize most impactful short term improvement opportunities. -Serve as a coach and engaged working partner with Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees, to cultivate a Lean culture of continuous daily improvement.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:-Minimum 1 year experience, preferably in a direct production position-Shop floor associate or shop floor lead experience-Perform in a tactful, professional and flexible manner with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and opinions, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with shop floor employees and leaders.-Good organization skills, with ability to manage multiple projects of low complexity at once.-Drive results through persuasiveness and influencing skills; organize self and others with timely follow through and execution. -Strong desire to learn, with preferred prior exposure to, Lean Manufacturing principles and tools. COMPENSATION: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $61,760 - $92,640.








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:* 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching* Profit Sharing* Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage* Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses* Life Insurance* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays* Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities






PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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.






VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.






EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation 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 characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.






If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.






We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.




Posting City:



Cottage Grove, MN

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