Director of Manufacturing

Position Overview

The Director of Manufacturing role at Andersen Corporation's Dubuque, Iowa campus seeks a dynamic, people-first manufacturing leader to step into this highly visible position. This role is accountable for developing and executing strategic operational plans across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and talent.

Site Overview

Campus: 4-building facility with fabrication and paint lines separate from assembly
Employees: Approximately 780
Products: Fully customizable Andersen Windows and Doors product line
Near-Term Focus: Stabilize operations through audits, safety/quality improvements, process visibility, and leadership enablement
Mid-Term Focus: Integrate and optimize workflows using lean principles, digital tools, and workforce development
Long-Term Vision: Transform into a sustainable, future-ready operation via layout reconfiguration and strategic partnerships

Scope Of Accountabilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations of a large, complex plant with multiple value streams and functional areas. Achieve budgeted and strategic performance expectations in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people KPIs.

• Strategic Planning: Serve as business owner for the plant. Lead opportunity identification and strategic plan development. Define key improvement initiatives, establish a multi-year capital plan, and outline operating targets in SQDCP. Leverage lean principles to deliver results and margin improvement.

• Employee Engagement: Be highly visible to associates, create a safe environment for participation, and promote hands-on management and high-involvement problem-solving.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Operate within a highly matrixed organization, building strong relationships with corporate and functional leaders. Influence business teams and functional groups to achieve plant objectives.

• Supplier Connectivity: Maintain strong relationships with internal sourcing and purchasing teams and key external suppliers to proactively address and improve operational issues.

• Performance Standards: Align with functional leaders to set vision for work standards and metrics (safety, quality, cost, delivery, people). Establish cadence to monitor results and drive continuous improvement year over year.

• Financial Stewardship: Lead fiscal budget development and execution. Partner with Engineering on capital projects to maximize productivity and quality outcomes.

• Talent Strategy: Collaborate with HR to develop and execute a comprehensive talent strategy focused on attraction, development, engagement, and retention.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operational leadership, or related field
• Master’s degree in business administration or comparable field preferred

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in manufacturing or related industries
• 10+ years leading large and complex manufacturing operations
• 5–7 years in leadership roles (e.g., Plant Manager, Ops Manager, Director of Manufacturing), preferably managing >500 indirect employees
• 5+ years leading Lean manufacturing projects
• 5+ years partnering on large capital projects ($50M+)
• Proven ability to build and execute strategic plans to improve SQDCP metrics
• Experience presenting complex topics and recommendations to senior leadership
• Expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial justification (IRR/ROI)
• Familiarity with automation, IoT, ERP systems
• Demonstrated success in Kaizen facilitation and daily management systems
• Strong background in safety strategy development and implementation
• Experience leading others and developing future leaders

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. This role is eligible for variable incentives. Pay Range $132,230.00 - $211,570.00

Culture and Benefits: At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching Profit Sharing*
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

EEOC EMPLOYER: 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. 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.