Director of Operations
Company: Renewal by Andersen
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description & Requirements
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. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one
of "2023 America's Greatest Workplaces."
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. We are named as a Forbes "Best Employer for
Diversity 2022."
Earning the 2023 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.
SUMMARY:Andersen Storm Door Division is seeking a Director of
Operations to lead multiple manufacturing operations. A director of
operations will develop and execute an inclusive overall site
strategy that address the needs of multiple product lines in
collaboration with regional and Enterprise and business leaders.
The purpose of this position includes ensuring safety always
remains the top priority, direct and indirect leadership of
manufacturing, supply chain, and operations support functions.The
ideal candidate for this position will an experienced strategic
thinking individual who possesses confidence, initiative, and has
the ability to lead and develop a high-performance team with high
levels of employee engagement morale, satisfaction, and
performance.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transform safety culture on a path to zero injuries through
development, implementation, and management of safety best
practices.
- Achieve optimal results for safety, quality, delivery, cost and
growth through strategic plan execution, continuous improvement,
communication, and people leadership development.
- Be highly visible to associates and create a safe and inclusive
environment for participation.
- Maintain healthy employee relations in managed business section
by seeing that policies and procedures are communicated,
understood, and applied in a fair and consistent manner.
- Promote active/hands-on Lean tiered management approach and
promote Andersen Management System (AMS) approaches to problem
solving.
- Plan, execute and foster a lean culture of leadership to
optimize our Storm Door manufacturing processes.
- Facilitate the setting of strategic and tactical direction and
projects for direct and indirect teams (manufacturing, supply
chain, engineering, logistics, maintenance, quality, IT, HR,
finance, OPD/engineering, Lean AMS) that provide the customer
improved process/product quality, service/support and realized
efficiencies.
- Develop and execute resource plans that include production and
capacity planning, inventory management practices, integrated
process and information systems, people and capital resource
planning, and established long range site plans to insure the
proper balances between Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and
employee engagement for multiple sub-plant operations.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to a group of
technical leaders, process engineers, and technicians. Develop and
commercialize new and enhance existing processes in support of new
and on-going product development initiatives to ensure stable and
capable technologies, processes, and applications.
- Partner across the Andersen Enterprise to develop strategies,
solutions, and implementation timelines which will enable delivery
of high-quality products, on time, at a competitive cost structure
in support of multiple product lines.
- Participate in development activities to maximize asset
utilization and operational profit.
- Serve as a member of the Storm Door Business Unit Senior
Leadership team in directing and leading all aspects of the Storm
Door business unit. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 10+ years of directly related manufacturing
leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree or greater in engineering, manufacturing,
business
- Demonstrated ability to develop a high-performance
organization
- Knowledge of Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply
Chain Management
- Strong leadership skills including coaching, mentoring,
listening, and people development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Business acumen & knowledge in budgeting, cost accounting,
Plan/Source/Make/Deliver analysis, lean manufacturing principles,
six sigma, and strategic planning.SALARY INFORMATION:Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to work experience,
education, geographic location, certifications, etc. In addition to
your pay, Andersen Corporation currently offers benefits such as
comprehensive health benefits, 401k contribution, paid time off, 8
paid standard holidays, plus 2 floating holidays, a robust employee
Wellbeing program, as well as profit sharing (all benefits are
subject to eligibility requirements).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.* 2020
Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects**
2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeownersBenefits 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
- Profit sharingWe 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 2024, 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.
Posting City:
Des Moines, IA
Keywords: Renewal by Andersen, Ankeny , Director of Operations, Executive , Des Moines, Iowa
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