Strengthening Renewal's Operations to Sustain Explosive Growth

The
Client

Renewal by Andersen, the market leader for full-service window replacement

Renewal by Andersen is the vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer subsidiary of Andersen Corporation—the largest window and door manufacturer in North America, generating nearly $4 billion in revenue. They have 100+ field locations throughout the United States and into Canada and are the largest full-service window replacement company in their category.

The Challenge

Expanding operational strength to sustain accelerating growth

Over the last decade, Renewal’s business has skyrocketed. Growth accelerated 40% in the past two years alone, requiring significant investments in manufacturing and operations.

The company’s central manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, had been expanded three times, reaching 1.1 million square feet. In addition, Renewal began construction on a second manufacturing site in Locust Grove, Georgia, with a third site already planned.

Their executive team realized they needed new operational leadership capable of driving quality, safety, innovation, and cultural alignment across their expanding operations.

They contacted us for help.

The Solution

Driving end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain excellence with an experienced operations leader

We quickly organized a search around Renewal’s parameters for a new Sr. Director of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics.

This position would oversee a diverse team of over 1,500 associates, including 8 direct reports, to lead the evolution of Renewal’s operational processes and overall business growth strategy.

Using our PrecisonPath™ process, we meticulously vetted potential candidates to ensure they had the expertise, culture fit, and leadership ability to strengthen Renewal’s operations.

Our rigorous assessment of each candidate prospect yielded a curated shortlist of exceptional leaders, enabling Renawal to move quickly and decisively through their selection process to find the right leader for this role.

The Outcome

A seasoned operations and business leader with international experience

"I had a fantastic experience working with Michael and the team at Cultura Solutions. His personalized approach and invaluable counsel helped me navigate the interviewing and onboarding process, resulting in me landing an amazing role."

Renewal hired an executive with over 27 years of operational leadership experience at 3M, where he held global and regional roles overseeing large-scale manufacturing and lean process implementation.

In his last position at 3M, he developed and executed the global end-to-end value stream strategy for 3M’s Abrasives division as Global Lean Value Stream Director, leading operational strategy for 17 plants in 5 continents and driving $600M in annual revenue.

His oversight of multi-continent operations and previous experience as leader of 3M’s Sumare, Brazil site gives him the skills and expertise to position Renewal’s operations for their next stage of growth.

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