Manufacturing Group Lead - Lines 1 & 2 (2nd Shift)

Group Leads at Polaris report into Supervisors, and are critical to efficient operations on the assembly lines, back shops, and warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Productivity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement

• 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 case 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.

People

• Run daily team meetings, working with 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 maxtrix to develop 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. This will include 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 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 do strong, pincher gripping.
• Stand and walk for the duration of assigned shift.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :

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

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.

At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.

Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including 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.