Manufacturing Group Lead - Lines 1 & 2 (2nd Shift)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
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.Group Leads at Polaris report into Supervisors, and
are critical to efficient operations on the assembly lines, back
shops, and warehouse.Duties and Responsibilities:Productivity,
Quality, and Continuous Improvement
- 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 case 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.People
- 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.Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, and reach
overhead.
- Use air/power/vibrating tools and do strong, pincher
gripping.
- Stand and walk for the duration of assigned shift.
- It may be necessary to perform any of these functions up to
twelve hours per day.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- 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 eventsWe are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven
workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!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 generousmatching
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.About PolarisAs the
global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers
product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that
have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our
founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes
the Polaris RANGER--, RZR-- and Polaris GENERAL--- side-by-side
off-road vehicles; Sportsman-- all-terrain off-road vehicles;
military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian
Motorcycle-- mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot--
moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and
pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington
pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust
portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly
headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries
across the globe. www.polaris.com EEO StatementPolaris is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
marital status, familial status, status with regard to public
assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected
veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable
law.
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