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

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

4d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This role will start as an "Alternate" Group Lead and will be promoted to "Group Lead" upon completing the Group Lead Training Courses and meeting performance expectations. The Group Lead is responsible for productivity, quality, and continuous improvement within their assigned area. They will identify and remove obstacles that interfere with operator standard work, support daily production by containing and escalating problems, and drive continuous improvement through structured problem-solving. The role also involves developing and supporting quality initiatives, documenting problems for root cause analysis, and auditing operator standard work compliance. Additionally, the Group Lead will maintain the Tier-1 Continuous Improvement Board, direct daily work assignments, and establish visual management using tools like 5S. The position requires willingness to work overtime with little or no notice. In terms of people management, the Group Lead will run daily team meetings, work with peer leads to manage schedules, support consistent operator training, and provide situational leadership aligned with Polaris culture and values. This includes employee development, coaching, mentoring, and training new operators. The role emphasizes developing trust through fairness and confidentiality, and effective communication across all department levels. Ensuring a safe working environment and accommodating additional duties as assigned are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

New Hires must have 1-year Continuous Service from Polaris Hire Date
6 Months Between Department Transfers or Promotions
No Active Corrective Actions
2 or less Attendance Points
Must have received a 'Meets Expectation' in the most recent performance review, if applicable.
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.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Candidates already assigned to the work unit (Assembly, Weld, Materials, Quality, etc.) will be considered first.

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 maxtrix 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.