2nd Shift Materials Group Lead-Area based off need

New Hires must have 1-year continuous service from Polaris hire date. 6 months between department transfers or promotions. No active corrective actions. 2 or less attendance points. Must have received a "Meets Expectation" in the most recent performance review, if applicable. Candidates already assigned to the work unit will be considered first. Failure to attend a scheduled interview without notice will result in 6-month ineligibility for future roles. Refusal of a selected position will result in 1-year ineligibility for future roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remove obstacles that interfere with Operator’s standard work.
• Support daily production by quickly containing and escalating problems that disrupt the line.
• Drive continuous improvement. Escalate issues and make improvements where necessary.
• Develop and support quality initiatives within the department to achieve industry-leading quality and customer service.
• Document problems for root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Use structured problem-solving to eliminate waste and drive incremental improvements.
• Audit and give feedback on Operator standard work compliance.
• Maintain the Tier-1 Continuous Improvement Board to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvement goals.
• Direct and execute daily work assignments as mandated by department needs and schedules.
• Establish visual management to improve processes using tools such as 5S.
• Willing to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Run daily team meetings, working with the team to improve performance in safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Work with peer leads to manage vacations and call-ins.
• Support consistent operator training to increase process efficiency while utilizing the cross-training matrix to develop a complete set of skills in your area.
• Provide situational leadership and supervision and support Polaris culture and values.
• Demonstrate professionalism with all Polaris employees and outside business contacts.
• Participate in employee development, coaching, and mentoring, including new operator job instruction training and cross-training.
• Coach operators in lean and the principles & tools of the Polaris Production System.
• Develop trust within employee groups through fairness, confidentiality, and leadership.
• Communicate effectively through all department levels to provide a clear and consistent message in a changing environment.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees throughout the department.
• Be flexible and open-minded to accommodate additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Resume and interview required.
• Demonstrate technical skills in business, quality, and/or manufacturing.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing/backshop environments and processes.
• Ability to work with systems, including timekeeping systems (i.e., AS400, Kronos), RF/Bar-coding technology, and Microsoft Office.
• Performance and results-driven individual with the ability to create/sustain a strong, positive, vibrant culture.
• Able to balance many demands at once. Can solve problems, make decisions, and plan.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to containment & quality-related/resolution events.
• VWI (Visual Work Instructions) experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, and reach overhead.
• Use air/power/vibrating tools and perform strong, pincher gripping.
• Stand and walk for the duration of the assigned shift. It may be necessary to perform any of these functions up to twelve hours per day.

Pay

Base pay range: $22.81 - $26.93 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that invite people to discover the joy of being outdoors. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR®, and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.