Operations Leadership Development Program

Polaris Inc. • Roseau, MN

8d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Polaris Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is an accelerated rotational program designed for high-potential graduates who aspire to become the next generation of operations leaders. Through challenging assignments across supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, quality, and engineering, participants gain hands-on experience solving real business challenges and driving meaningful results. As an OLDP participant, you will lead impactful projects, learn from experienced leaders, and build the technical, business, and leadership capabilities needed to grow your career at Polaris. The program is 3 years long with 1-year rotations (3 rotations total). Rotations may require relocation, and candidates must be willing and able to relocate. Placement locations may include: Greater Twin Cities Metro, MN; Huntsville, AL; Roseau, MN; Battle Ground, WA. Potential rotation areas include: Core Supply Chain Rotation, Core Operations Rotation, and Enterprise Operations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time Operations-related position within the business, contingent on business needs and the skills and experience you demonstrate during the program.

Requirements

• 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 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Must be able to commit to a full-time work schedule starting on one of the following dates: January 11th, 2027 or June 14th, 2027.
• Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment with the ability to analyze information, solve problems, make recommendations, and apply operations best practices to business processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to lead projects, navigate ambiguity, build relationships, and influence across organizational levels.
• Foundational operations knowledge gained through coursework, internships, student organizations, case competitions, leadership experiences, or related operations projects.
• 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 your rotations, as well as be mobile beyond the rotational program to support your career development.
• Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Internship/Co-op experience.
• High level of drive and career aspiration.
• 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.
• Demonstrated change management or project leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver results through rotational assignments in operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, and enterprise functions.
• Lead projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall operational performance.
• Use data, business insights, and problem-solving methods to identify and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges and drive results.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Develop leadership capabilities through mentorship, networking, and hands-on operational experience.
• Demonstrate adaptability, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Benefits

• Mentorship program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Early Talent Summit Week
• Community Engagement opportunities
• Rotation Showcases
• 401K employee contribution matching program
• Pay for Performance Company with Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Relocation program (lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, relocation counselor)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Gym & personal training reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Disability offerings
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discounted employee stock purchases plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level