Polaris

Polaris

Facilitator, Lean

Roseau, MN, USA

No sponsorship$25k-$30kDetected 13 days ago
Process ImprovementHRLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment.
  • This role contributes directly to improving process flow, reducing waste, and strengthening Polaris' CI culture.
  • At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.

Responsibilities

  • Support and facilitate value stream mapping and workflow analysis.
  • Lead or co-lead Kaizen events.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to operators, team leads, and supervisors.
  • Help design and deliver training seminars and workshops.
  • Support the sustainment of measurement systems, productivity reviews, and Lean standards.
  • Ability to observe processes, walk, stand, and support hands-on improvement activity.
  • Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

Requirements

  • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • 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.
  • Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories.

Nice to have

  • Expedite the continuous improvement process across assigned areas.
  • Teach and apply core Lean problem-solving tools (5 Whys, PDCA, Fishbone, Pareto, 5S, etc.).
  • Apply basic statistical process control concepts to CI initiatives.
  • Facilitate team discussions and guide cross-functional problem-solving.
  • Participate on the CI/Lean leadership team for Roseau Operations.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and/or Six Sigma concepts.
  • Ability to facilitate teams, discussions, and structured problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of 5S principles and ability to coach sustainment.

Compensation

  • Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.
  • Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

Equal opportunity

  • Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the
  • application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided.

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