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Lean Six Sigma Sr. Manager | Cottage Grove
Renewal By Andersen
Full‑service window & door replacement firm delivering custom‑made, energy‑efficient installations with strong warranties.
Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to drive margin improvements and operational excellence.
10d ago
$131,540 - $210,460
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cottage Grove, MN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,350 Employees
Service Specialisms
Window Installation
Window Replacement
Custom Windows
Patio Doors
Energy Efficiency
Project Management
Design
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
lean sigma
strategic planning
margin planning
supply chain
team leadership
reporting
Provide inspiring leadership to all levels of assigned division or business area, to embrace and advance our culture to one of process excellence, continuous learning, and superior customer experience.
Maintain direct and personal involvement of most critical projects and opportunities, ensuring direct leadership impact on transforming key divisional processes into vehicles of world-class customer experience and strong financial results.
Provide strategic facilitation for assigned division or businesses area, utilizing strategy development tools and processes, such as OKRs, Hoshin Planning, and strategic analysis techniques from Lean, Lean Six Sigma, or other process disciplines.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to a group of highly skilled Lean Sigma Black Belts, Master Black Belts, and Lean Management professionals. Serve as mentor and coach to develop these technical and leadership resources into high performance leaders.
Build highly effective relationships, develop people, and create high-performing teams.
Develop annual and 3-year Margin Focus plan for assigned division or business area, to delivery multi-million-dollar financial impact. Maintain alignment and priorities of all projects within the overall Margin Focus plan portfolio. Deliver results per financial commitments of the Margin Focus program. Create organizational disciplines, structures, and reporting tools to ensure excellence in delivery of results.
Collaborate closely with strategic suppliers, and external customers of all kinds (dealers, retail operations, The Home Depot, etc.) to identify and optimize extended supply chain opportunities.
Direct a team of 10+ technically skilled leaders, including those who supervise other. Indirect leadership by influence also key. Report directly to VP of Lean Sigma, or equivalent.
What you bring
lean six sigma
black belt
bachelor's degree
10 years
coaching
strategic thinking
Minimum 10 years professional experience in process improvement, quality, or business process development, with a minimum 2 years dedicated to leading and delivering Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects.
Highly effective coaching and mentoring skills.
Drive results through persuasiveness and influencing skills; organize self and others with timely follow through and execution.
Strategic thinking and change management capabilities.
Perform in a tactful, professional and flexible manner with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and opinions with a strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in design, manufacturing or industrial engineering.
Benefits
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Profit Sharing
Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
at this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position.
The company originated as a replacement division of a long-standing window innovator.
Over 100
U.S. Markets
Operates across more than 100 markets, indicating widespread reach.
$420M
Manufacturing Facility Investment
Launched a large manufacturing facility in Georgia in 2023, showcasing significant financial commitment.
Millions Installed
Home Windows
Has installed millions of windows in hundreds of thousands of homes, demonstrating extensive usage.
Crafts custom, energy-efficient Fibrex composite windows, offering full-service installation from in-home consultation to cleanup.
Hallmark projects focus on residential window replacements, ranging from cozy cottages to upscale estates.
Expertise includes custom window and patio door replacements, utilizing proprietary materials for enhanced durability.
Unusual fact: Fibrex material combines reclaimed wood and polymer for superior durability with minimal maintenance.
Culture + Values
Find your path – bring out the best in everyone; dedicated to an innovative and welcoming workplace where all feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential.
Be Renewal; Be You – committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation so each employee can realize their potential and exceed customers' expectations.
Renewal cares – united to make a difference in the lives of homeowners, colleagues, families, communities; give back through volunteer efforts, donations, and employee-supported causes.
Innovation is at our core – daily innovations and commitment to homeowners and communities; 'the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product.'
Trust. Respect. Cared For. Delighted. – every role plays a part delivering surprise and delight, upholding responsibility to homeowners.
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable
Electricity Source
Powered by 100% renewable electricity through Xcel Energy’s Renewable*Connect.
9,000 Metric Tons
COâ‚‚ Avoided
Annual COâ‚‚ savings equivalent to the sequestration by 10,000 acres of U.S. forest.
12% Energy Savings
Homeowners Benefit
ENERGY STAR certified low-E4â„¢ glass reduces average homeowner energy bills nationally.
40% Reclaimed Wood
Product Material
Fibrex® frames and sashes contain 40% reclaimed wood fiber by weight.
LED relighting retrofit at Bayport plant avoids ~1,479 metric tons CO₂ annually – equivalent to >24,500 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for 2024; Andersen has been ENERGY STAR partner since 1998.
Products offer ENERGY STAR certified low‑E4™ glass; installation reduces homeowner energy bills by ~12% on average nationally.
Long-lasting products backed by transferable warranties to reduce landfill waste.
Inclusion & Diversity
Diverse Talent Strategies
HR Insight
The company is actively implementing strategies to attract and recruit talent from varied backgrounds, fostering different perspectives.
Committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation for a range of characteristics (e.g., race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, education, military service, ethnicity, age, language, physical ability, and thought) so each employee can realize their potential and exceed customer expectations.
Employee testimonials highlight inclusion and opportunity to grow, feeling valued and supported as individuals.
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