3rd Shift Materials Group Lead-Area based off need

About Polaris

At Polaris Inc., we empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people drive change and innovation, creating incredible products and experiences that empower us to think outside.

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.

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 assigned shift. It may be necessary to perform any of these functions up to twelve hours per day.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 (e.g., 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, solve problems, make decisions, and plan.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Visual Work Instructions (VWI).
• Ability to effectively respond to containment & quality-related resolution events.

Internal Promotion / Transfer Requirements

• New hires must have 1 year of continuous service from Polaris hire date.
• 6 months between department transfers or promotions.
• No active corrective actions.
• 2 or fewer attendance points.
• Must have received a 'Meets Expectation' in the most recent performance review, if applicable.
• Resume and interview required.
• Candidates already assigned to the work unit (Assembly, Weld, Materials, Quality, etc.) will be considered first. If a suitable candidate is not identified, all other eligible candidates will be considered.
• Failure to attend a scheduled interview (No Show), without notice, will result in being ineligible for future roles for 6 months.
• If selected for the position, you are required to move into the position upon the effective date.
• If you are no longer interested in the position, you must withdraw prior to an offer being presented.
• If unable to accept the position as expected, you will be ineligible for future roles for 1 year from the date of refusal.

Pay

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.
• Support for employee volunteer efforts through the Polaris Foundation.