Production Superintendent (2nd Shift)

Polaris • Huntsville, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will report directly to the 2nd Shift Production Manager responsible for the daily success of an Assembly Line, Injection Mold, and Liquid Paint operations. This individual will step into a fast-paced business environment with key responsibility in a collaborative relationship with site Manufacturing managers and HR team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Manufacturing Leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• A proven leader with a solid track record of successful managing a multiple department facility.
• Strong business acumen: able to translate the needs of the core business to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Versatility, flexibility, and ability to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Excellent leadership, influence, and communication skills.
• Identifies, deploys and develops highly talented employees with future potential.
• Creates an environment where employees work together effectively to achieve goals.
• To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Director of Production and Production Manager to insure that the site workforce is deployed to execute strategic priorities
• Develop and understand Polaris products (business understanding and acumen).
• Provides day-to-day leadership and supervision in the achievement of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Schedule attainment, Employee programs and Cost.
• Develop strong relationships with cross functional groups (managers, project leads, quality, Mfg. engineers, etc.)
• Coach and support all areas and supervision for the entire 1st shift operation.
• Provide daily communication and coordination within the 1st shift operation.
• Monitor and ensure a Safe work environment. Correct Safety issues.
• Ensure compliance to Safety, Quality, Environmental and Productivity standards.
• Assign work tasks according to priority and Employee skills to meet or exceed the production schedule.
• Plans and organizes activities to meet production deadlines.
• Encourage proper work performance by departmental employees through positive reinforcement.
• Enforce policies and procedures and apply disciplinary action as needed.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects and Encourage others to participate.
• Assist in preparation of department budgets and adhere to it.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and records, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Coordinate departmental maintenance and engineering needs to assure minimal production interruptions and unneeded down time.
• Establish work priorities and provide direction to all production areas.
• Drive process consistency and standardization across all production areas.

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees