Position Overview:You will lead production operations while integrating new product development and driving continuous productivity improvements. In this role, you will guide a cross-functional team of managers, supervisors, and technical staff to achieve results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will collaborate closely with plant leadership to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and successful product launches. This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance while shaping team capability and process improvement strategies.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Develop and execute production plans aligned with corporate goals and operational targets.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors, engineers, and technical team members.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing practices and standardized work.
- Partner with supply chain, purchasing, and cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
- Support new product development and ensure successful production launches.
- Manage departmental budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities, targeting annual improvements.
- Oversee staffing, training, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.
- Lead capital equipment planning, justification, and implementation for operational improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Utilize data and analytics to support decision-making and performance improvements.
Desired Competencies:- Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
- Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
- Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing management.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in production or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decisions.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across departments.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, paint, or assembly preferred.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Up to 20% travel required.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. 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.
