Director of Manufacturing

About this role

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: Position Overview

Are you ready to lead at scale, drive transformation, and make a lasting impact? At Andersen Corporation, we’re seeking a dynamic, people-first manufacturing leader to step into the Director of Manufacturing role at our Dubuque, Iowa campus—home to 780 employees and a critical hub in our operations network.

In partnership with functional leaders, this role is accountable for developing and executing strategic operational plans across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and talent. This highly visible position serves as the face of our operations team when engaging with business teams, senior leaders, external suppliers, and functional groups. The leader in this role sets the vision for the future, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and elevates team performance and plant culture through proactive employee development and engagement.   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.

  Position Responsibilities • Manage daily operational needs, ensuring alignment of activities and resources within the plant.

• Develop leaders through coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities.

• Serve as operational liaison to product line business teams, ensuring connectivity and influence on new products and market developments.

• Partner effectively to operationalize product line changes.

  Required Qualifications   Education: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operational leadership, or related field

• Master’s degree in business administration or comparable field preferred

  Experience: • 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

  Key Competencies • Visionary Thinking: Ability to set long-term direction and inspire transformation

• Strategic Decision-Making: Data-driven approach to operational and financial decisions

• Adaptability: Skilled at navigating change and ambiguity

• Collaborative Leadership: Builds trust and empowers teams

• Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards and accountability

  In addition to a competitive compensation package, Andersen offers comprehensive relocation assistance, temporary housing support during the transition, annual incentive plan participation, and PTO aligned with applicable years of professional experience.  This role provides the opportunity to lead a key manufacturing operation within a

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