2nd Shift Materials Group Lead-Area based off need

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

5d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Materials Group Lead supports daily production based on area needs and schedules, helping operators meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The role removes obstacles to standard work, contains and escalates production issues, documents problems for root-cause analysis, and drives continuous improvement through structured problem-solving, visual management, and tools such as 5S. The lead audits standard-work compliance, maintains the Tier-1 Continuous Improvement Board, and develops and supports departmental quality initiatives. The position provides situational leadership and supervision, runs daily team meetings, coordinates with peer leads on vacations and call-ins, and supports operator training and cross-training. The lead coaches employees in lean principles and the Polaris Production System, participates in employee development, and communicates consistently across department levels. The role also helps ensure a safe work environment, supports Polaris culture and values, and may take on additional duties as assigned. Overtime may be required with little or no notice.

Requirements

Demonstrate technical skills in business, quality, and/or manufacturing.
Have a fundamental understanding of manufacturing or backshop environments and processes.
Ability to work with systems including timekeeping systems such as AS400 and Kronos, RF/bar-coding technology, and Microsoft Office.
Be performance- and results-driven, with the ability to create and sustain a strong, positive culture.
Ability to balance multiple demands, solve problems, make decisions, and plan.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge or use of VWI (Visual Work Instructions).
Ability to respond effectively to containment and quality-related resolution events.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, use air/power/vibrating tools, and perform strong pincher gripping.
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the assigned shift; physical functions may be required for up to twelve hours per day.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
For internal promotion or transfer: new hires must have one year of continuous service; at least six months must have elapsed since a department transfer or promotion; candidates must have no active corrective actions, two or fewer attendance points, and a most recent performance rating of Meets Expectation if applicable. A resume and interview are required.

Responsibilities

Identify and remove obstacles that interfere with operators’ 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 departmental quality initiatives to achieve quality and customer-service goals.
Document problems for root-cause analysis and countermeasures.
Use structured problem-solving to eliminate waste and drive incremental improvements.
Audit operator standard-work compliance and provide feedback.
Maintain the Tier-1 Continuous Improvement Board to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvement goals.
Direct and execute daily work assignments according to department needs and schedules.
Establish visual management to improve processes, including use of tools such as 5S.
Run daily team meetings focused on safety, quality, service, and cost performance.
Work with peer leads to manage vacations and call-ins.
Support consistent operator training and use the cross-training matrix to develop skills in the area.
Provide situational leadership and supervision while supporting Polaris culture and values.
Demonstrate professionalism with Polaris employees and outside business contacts.
Participate in employee development, coaching, mentoring, job-instruction training, and cross-training.
Coach operators in lean principles and tools of the Polaris Production System.
Develop trust within employee groups through fairness, confidentiality, and leadership.
Communicate effectively across department levels to provide clear and consistent messages in a changing environment.
Help ensure a safe working environment for all employees throughout the department.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Be willing to work overtime with little or no notice.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
Employee ownership through company contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases.
401(k) matching contribution.
Financial-wellness education and consultation.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Wellness programs.
Paid time off.
Gym and personal-training reimbursement.
Life insurance and disability offerings.
Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.