Polaris Inc.-posted 4 months ago
$65,000 - $76,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Huntsville, AL

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. Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is designed to shape the future leaders of Polaris by offering recent graduates a comprehensive and immersive experience in operational excellence. This rotational program focuses on developing the expertise needed to effectively lead plant operations and distribution centers to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals, streamline processes, enhance supply chain management, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Through targeted mentorship and impactful projects, we aim to empower participants to drive innovation and operational success, contributing significantly to our commitment to delivering efficient, high-quality operations and exceptional powersports products. Through your Operations rotations, you will be given challenging assignments to accelerate your career development for future positions of significant responsibility. The variety of work gives you an introduction to what working at Polaris is all about and helps you decide where you can best apply your interests to meet the company's needs. During this program, you will also establish mentor relationships with our business leadership that will continue throughout your career with Polaris. Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment you need to achieve both personal and professional success in this role.

  • Gain exposure to various areas including Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Material Flow & Logistics, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, New Product Introduction, Lean Production Line, and/or Distribution Center Supervisor, and Project Management.
  • Complete three rotations over a three-year program, each lasting one year.
  • Participate in mentorship and networking opportunities with business leaders.
  • Engage in community involvement and present experiences to senior leaders at the end of the program.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related degree, with a graduation date between August 2025 and May 2026.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on either January 12th, 2026, or June 15th, 2026.
  • Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
  • Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for rotations.
  • Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
  • Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences.
  • Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
  • Strong interest in long-term career development.
  • Previous Internship/Co-op experience.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or supply chain management software.
  • Exposure to data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or programming languages like Python or SQL for operations analysis.
  • Understanding of manufacturing automation, IoT, or smart factory technologies.
  • Experience working in cross-functional or cross-cultural teams.
  • Study abroad or international internship experience.
  • Demonstrated change management or project leadership experience.
  • Coursework or experience in business strategy, finance, or operations research.
  • Participation in case competitions, business simulations, or entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Generous 401K employee contribution matching program.
  • Pay for Performance Company with Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses.
  • Tuition Reimbursement program.
  • Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness programs and paid time off.
  • Life insurance and disability offerings.
  • Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Foundation.
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