Materials Process Technician

About the role

Polaris Inc. is seeking an individual to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to our mission of empowering employees to drive change and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of processes during production.
• Modify processes as required for product orders and effective immediately.
• Correct errors and work with operators to constantly improve process clarity and effectiveness.
• Have all process changes approved by the material flows engineers.
• Maintain and update PFEP documents to ensure supplier packaging, order quantity, enforcer, load/delivery codes are accurate.
• Perform or coordinate analysis as determined and document results.
• Work with Supervisors and Group Leads to make incremental improvements in material delivery and storage.
• Work with MFE. Engineers and Maintenance to implement.
• Work with material flow group with the procurement of project items and implementation.
• Work with facility group to update and detail CAD layouts representing warehouse layouts.
• Keep organized documentation and display samples from the analysis for reference.
• Perform time studies to resolve workflow problems.
• Work with QA on resolution of problems related to defects in material related to material handling.
• Aid in improving First Time Quality for the business unit.
• Work with manufacturing group to manage product flow to the assembly line.
• Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Work with training group to ensure all team members have documented training completed.

Requirements

• Proven leadership abilities.
• Superior knowledge of assembly processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Innovative and open to new ideas.
• Supports and understands Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Skills And Abilities:
• Must have proven leadership abilities.
• Must have superior knowledge of assembly processes.
• Must be able to troubleshoot issues with manufacturing processes.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Must be collaborative and team-oriented.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be innovative and open to new ideas.
• Must support and understand Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Skills

• Strong computer skills required.

Benefits

At Polaris, we offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. Employees also benefit from company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchase plan, as well as a generous matching contribution to 401(k). Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $24.66 - $29.47

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company Information

Polaris Inc. is the global leader in powersports, pioneering product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that invite people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' product line 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.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).