2nd Shift Materials Group Lead-Area based off need

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

5d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Polaris Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Materials Group Lead for their Huntsville location. This role is for internal promotion/transfer and requires adherence to specific internal requirements including continuous service, performance reviews, and attendance points. The Group Lead will be responsible for ensuring productivity, quality, and continuous improvement within the materials department, supporting daily production, removing obstacles for operators, and driving lean principles. They will also manage team meetings, support operator training, provide situational leadership, and ensure a safe working environment. The role involves direct and execution of daily work assignments, establishing visual management, and willingness to work overtime. The position also requires strong communication skills, technical skills in manufacturing environments, and the ability to work with various systems including timekeeping, RF/Bar-coding, and Microsoft Office.

Requirements

1-year Continuous Service from Polaris Hire Date (for internal candidates)
6 Months Between Department Transfers or Promotions (for internal candidates)
No Active Corrective Actions (for internal candidates)
2 or less Attendance Points (for internal candidates)
Received a 'Meets Expectation' in the most recent performance review, if applicable (for internal candidates)
Resume Required
Interview Required
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
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, and current employees must be in good standing.

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.
Willing to work overtime with little or no notice.
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 matrix 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.