2nd Shift Production Alt Group Lead - Zone to be based off need

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

5d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Alt Group Lead supports daily manufacturing operations and team performance in the assigned production area. The role begins as an Alternate Group Lead and transitions to Group Lead after completion of Group Lead training courses and achievement of performance expectations. The position contributes to safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals by supporting production, removing obstacles to standard work, containing and escalating problems, and driving continuous improvement. The lead coordinates daily work assignments and team meetings, supports operator training and cross-training, and provides situational leadership, coaching, and mentoring. The role works with peer leads and department personnel to maintain production coverage, communicate consistently, and promote Polaris culture and values. The position also supports quality initiatives, problem-solving, visual management, and safe work practices.

Requirements

Demonstrate technical skills in business, quality, and/or manufacturing.
Have a fundamental understanding of manufacturing or backshop environments and processes.
Be able to work with 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.
Be able to balance multiple demands, solve problems, make decisions, and plan.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have knowledge of VWI (Visual Work Instructions).
Be able to respond effectively to containment and quality-related events and resolutions.
Be willing to work overtime with little or no notice.
Be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, use air/power/vibrating tools, and perform strong pincher gripping.
Be able to stand and walk for the duration of the assigned shift, potentially performing these functions for up to twelve hours per day.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Internal candidates must meet the stated transfer or promotion eligibility requirements, including service and transfer timing, no active corrective actions, attendance points, and the most recent performance review standard when applicable.
A resume and interview are required for internal candidates.

Responsibilities

Identify and remove obstacles that interfere with operators’ standard work.
Support daily production by containing and escalating problems that disrupt the line.
Drive continuous improvement and escalate issues or make improvements as needed.
Develop and support 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 compliance with standard work and provide feedback.
Maintain the Tier-1 Continuous Improvement Board to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
Direct and execute daily work assignments according to department needs and schedules.
Establish visual management to improve processes, including use of 5S.
Run daily team meetings focused on improving 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 within the area.
Provide situational leadership and supervision while supporting Polaris culture and values.
Participate in employee development, coaching, mentoring, new-operator job instruction, and cross-training.
Coach operators in lean principles and Polaris Production System tools.
Develop trust within employee groups through fairness, confidentiality, and leadership.
Communicate effectively across department levels to provide clear and consistent messages.
Ensure a safe working environment for department employees.
Perform additional duties as assigned.