3rd Shift Materials Group Lead-Area based off need

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

5d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. This role is area-based off need and involves leading a team on the 3rd shift, focusing on productivity, quality, and continuous improvement within the materials group. The position requires identifying and removing obstacles, supporting daily production, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing quality initiatives. The lead will document problems for root cause analysis, use structured problem-solving, audit standard work compliance, and maintain a Continuous Improvement Board. They will also direct daily work assignments, establish visual management, and be willing to work overtime with little or no notice. People management includes running daily team meetings, coordinating with peer leads, supporting operator training, providing situational leadership, coaching operators in lean principles, developing trust, and communicating effectively across all department levels. Ensuring a safe working environment and accommodating additional duties are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

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
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.
Resume Required
Interview Required
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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates already assigned to the work unit (Assembly, Weld, Materials, Quality, etc.) will be considered first.

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.
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.