Manufacturing Team Lead II (Plastics Extrusion,1st 5 x 8)

About the role

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — serves customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector. Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired daily to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

The Team Lead II will provide daily work direction for a production department of 5-40 production associates, ensuring effective communication and completion of manufacturing operations tasks while applying AMS tools. This role involves identifying process and resource constraints, utilizing decision-making and problem-solving techniques to meet SQDC metrics, and providing feedback, coaching, and training to production employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance).
• Identify issues, engage the Tier 1 team in process or problem resolution, and escalate appropriate issues to the Tier 2 team.
• Partner with Value Stream Supervisors to facilitate training and development of production employees, providing clear expectations of performance, AMS, quality, and safety.
• Provide coaching and feedback, and maintain a cross-training matrix to effectively utilize knowledge of employee capabilities.
• Coordinate movement of employees to meet business needs.
• Focus on improving business metrics by leading and supporting AMS projects and initiatives.
• Maintain visual management tools (PVA, run charts, CI boards, and Tier 1 boards) to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Participate in problem-solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA).
• Demonstrate leadership in communications, conflict resolution, process constraints, and problem-solving.
• Lead and effectively communicate at daily Tier One meetings to encourage employee participation and engagement.
• Provide support to other production areas as needed, including project support, leader coverage, and cycle counting responsibilities.
• Complete standard work and control plan audits, including safety, finished goods quality, scrap, and standard work.
• Participate in and complete corrective actions from the MCA process.
• Follow and consistently enforce all safety procedures according to standards; proactively address safety concerns.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge and application of continuous improvement processes such as 5s and problem-solving methods; Lean training or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of operations products, processes, and equipment, including safety, quality, changeover and set-up skills, and knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and basic machine diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of interdependencies (manufacturing/functional groups) across the value stream.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying constraints or barriers, problem-solving, delegation, and sound decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and life-long learner with demonstrated initiative.

Pay

$24.95 - $36.15 per hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching profit sharing (target of $3,600 per eligible employee in 2026, paid quarterly).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave.
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities.

For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.