Value Stream Team Lead I (PSCA, 1st Shift 4x10)
Andersen Corporation · Bayport, MN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Andersen Corporation (industrial) in Bayport, MN.
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Control plans, CAPA
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live lean / ci postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $105k–$141k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 67%
- ✓ Kaizen 67%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 60%
- Root cause 53%
- 5S 40%
- ✓ Team leadership 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Andersen Corporation
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Andersen Corporation in Bayport
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- Value Stream Team Lead II · Lean / CI · Manager
Full description from Andersen CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
- ◆Provides feedback, coaching, training conflict resolution, and conducts audits. Identifies process constraints and incorporates appropriate decision making and problem-solving techniques.
Responsibilities
also include providing the shift supervisor with relevant performance feedback in addition to providing daily work direction and leadership to assigned team to maintain and improve business results. Manage to establish SQDC metrics.
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance), identify issues, engage the T1/FLM team in problem resolution and understands when to escalate issues to T2/FML team, partnering with Value Stream Supervisor as appropriate.
- ◆Provide coaching and facilitate training to develop employees within the cost center/value stream, following AMS principles.
- ◆Completes standard work & control plan audits and ensures corrective actions are completed.
- ◆Participate in projects*, Kaizens*, & other continuous improvement actions. (*depends on experience; subject matter expert-SME) should focus on frontline vs. T2 & T3 items.
- ◆Participate in daily tier meetings.
- ◆Demonstrate leadership in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem solving.
- ◆Lead and effectively communicate/participate at daily T1/FLM meeting (stand-up).
- ◆Maintain T1/FLM visual management tools (PVA, run charts, focus boards, and other tools) to drive continuous improvement.
- ◆Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and takes action when appropriate.
- ◆Participate in problem solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA, CAPA, focus boards).
- ◆Knowledge of employee capabilities and training within assigned cost center/value stream. Coordinates movement of employees according to business needs; through the development and maintaining of the cross-training matrix.
- ◆Lead continuous improvement within the assigned cost center/value stream
requirements
of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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.
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Andersen corporation summary
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
Job description
Job Description
And skills
- •Manufacturing Operations experience.
- •Ability to learn product, process and equipment.
- •Ability to learn and utilize AMS tools.
- •Working knowledge of computer systems (MS Office).
- •Ability to lead, train, coach and motivate employees.
- •Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- •Continuous improvement focus.
- •Proven effectiveness working with others.
- •Flexible.
- •Self-motivated.
- •Participation in employee led groups preferred.
- •Successful completion of the Value Stream Team Lead Development Program.
Pay range
$22.25 - $32.25
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
- •For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 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.