Vice President of Enterprise IT
Andersen Corporation
Andersen Corporation has a rich 120 year history, started from humble beginnings in 1903 by Danish immigrant Hans Andersen. Today, Andersen generates $3.5 Billion in annual revenue, employs over 13,000 people, and is known as the North American market leader in the window and door industry, producing the highest quality products and instituting a first-class customer experience. Andersen's executive leadership team acknowledges how crucial the technology organization is to the company's future as they continue to drive change and represent innovation within the industry. This mindset coupled with unprecedented growth of the enterprise over the last 5 years has Andersen's executive team fully invested in the evolution and transformation of its manufacturing and supply chain organization. As the most senior IT leader within the enterprise next to the CIO, the VP of Enterprise IT will develop and execute on the enterprise manufacturing and production technology vision as Andersen builds their 'smart factory of the future' strategy, enabling significant growth across their extensive North American footprint. Reporting directly to Andersen's award-winning, highly respected Chief Information Officer, Kelly Aronson, this executive will build a connected enterprise by advancing manufacturing technology across all divisions under the Andersen enterprise.
A Foundation you can build on
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Andersen Corporation
Andersen Corporation, one of Minnesota's largest privately held companies, is the premier window and door manufacturer in North America focused on the core values of integrity, innovation, partnership, citizenship, and excellence. The company's mission is to recognize your home as a reflection of your life and ensure their customers "Love the Life They See". Andersen was built on the foundation of putting its people first, and has been studied as a Case Study in several higher education institutions by way of its dedication to employee experience over such a long period of time. Today, Andersen is recognized as one of America's top employers for diversity and has made inclusion and equitable practices a top priority across its enterprise.
History
Andersen Corporation was founded in 1903 by immigrants, Hans Andersen and his family, in Hudson, Wisconsin, where logs arrived via the St. Croix River. 120 years later, having navigated world wars and major economic depressions and shifts, the company has earned the reputation as the most trusted window and door manufacturer in North America. While Andersen has the longest history of its competitors, it is more focused now on leveraging their amazing legacy to drive the future of the business.
Building Materials
Andersen is one of the most recognized brand names in windows and doors, but also across the entire Building Materials industry. With a major focus on investing in innovation and progressively sustainable manufacturing techniques, Andersen remains a thought-leader in manufacturing and distributing windows and doors. They are progressive in their approach to overall design, embedded security, long-lasting materials, sustainability, and installation across product lines. And Andersen's commitment to R&D has them well-positioned for continued success in the North American marketplace and beyond.
Scale
Given a vast North American footprint along with a growing European presence, Andersen employs roughly 13,000 people and generates roughly $3.5 Billion dollars in annual revenue making them the largest company in their category in North America by marketshare and size. Locally, Andersen operates out of headquarter facilities in Bayport, Oak Park Heights, and Cottage Grove, with many additional manufacturing locations scattered across the United States and Canada and many more new, greenfield production facilities in early stages of development.
What We See In Andersen...
Innovation
Andersen's executive team sincerely appreciates the company's 120 year history. However, it knows that most important for success in today's climate is to constantly empower and encourage its team members to ideate on pragmatic innovation and advancement opportunities within an industry that is ripe for transformation.
DE&I
Jay Lund, CEO of Andersen, has made diversity, equity, and inclusion a critical priority and a true enterprise commitment over the last handful of years. As Co-Chair of the DEI Collaborative, Jay and his cohort are passionate about the positive impact diversification of Andersen's organization will have not only on the business but also within the community.
Kindness
As simple as it sounds, one of the most consistent characteristics embodied by Andersen's leadership team is kindness. It becomes evident quickly that above all else, Andersen values thoughtfulness, empathy, authenticity, and humility as integral selection criteria on every key hiring initiative across the organization.
