2nd Shift Materials Group Lead-Area based off need

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •1-year Continuous Service from Polaris Hire Date
• •6 Months Between Department Transfers or Promotions
• •No Active Corrective Actions
• •2 or less Attendance Points
• •'Meets Expectation' in the most recent performance review
• •Resume Required
• •Interview Required
• •Candidates already assigned to the work unit (Assembly, Weld, Materials, Quality, etc.)
• •Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• •Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs
• •Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, and reach overhead
• •Use air/power/vibrating tools
• •Strong, pincher gripping
• •Stand and walk for the duration of assigned shift
• •Perform functions up to twelve hours per day
• •Willing to work overtime with little or no notice
• •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, results-driven individual
• •Ability to create/sustain 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
• •Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• •Visa sponsorship will not be provided
• •Former employees must be eligible for rehire
• •Current employees must be in good standing

Desired Qualifications

• •Move into the position upon the effective date
• •Withdraw prior to an offer being presented if no longer interested
• •Provide situational leadership and supervision
• •Support Polaris culture and values
• •Demonstrate professionalism with all Polaris employees and outside business contacts
• •Participate in employee development, coaching, and mentoring
• •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
• •Ensure a safe working environment for all employees throughout department
• •Be flexible and open-minded to accommodate additional duties as assigned
• •Establish visual management to improve processes using tools such as 5S
• •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
• •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 complete set of skills in your area
• •Audit and give feedback on Operator standard work compliance
• •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
• •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
• •People Run daily team meetings, working with team to improve performance in safety, quality, service, and cost