Polaris

Lean Manager, LPPD

Wyoming, MN, USA

Sponsorship not specified$108k-$142kDetected 21 days ago

Data AnalysisA/B TestingSupply ChainHRCreoLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint

About the role

We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment.
If you are self-driven, energized by solving problems, stay ahead of product development trends and consistently pursue improved operational efficiency, this is a role where you can make a significant impact.
Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Lead development of the LPPD Improvement Priorities, Targets to Improve (TTIs) and other metrics and dashboards.
Create value stream maps and design experiments in coordination with the LPPD Core Team and product development teams.
Manage the flow of work from problem identification to experimentation to implementation of solutions in product and process development.
Provide daily management leadership, coaching and support to product development teams and leaders in planning and executing LPPD work and problem solving.
Manage weekly progress on LPPD priorities, actions, schedules, best practices, and standard work.
Lead LPPD meetings and events.
Support LPPD communications and training within product development teams and across Polaris.
Coordinate data gathering and complete data analysis work for LPPD with subject matter experts (SMEs) and outside partners. Develop recommendations to enable data-driven decision-making.
Proven ability to lead change, build strong relationships, and motivate at all levels within Polaris.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Support the D&IT team with delivery of tools and technology required for LPPD.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional product development projects at Polaris within the following functions: Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, or Supply Chain.
Strong Lean experience with the following: facilitation of Kaizen events, value stream mapping, problem solving process (8D,A3,etc), Stage/Gate process, and new product development process.
Proficiency with PTC suite of applications (Creo, Windchill) and Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint and PowerBI preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional product development projects at

Travel to Polaris sites and external sites for learning and benchmarking - less than 10%.
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.
Partner with Polaris leadership to drive the LPPD long-term vision, strategy, roadmap, positioning, and execution plan across our Powersports business.
Assist in designing and evolving the LPPD learning system - including experimentation processes, coaching practices, and cross-functional alignment.
Engage with internal and external partners in LPPD benchmarking and learning opportunities.
Document LPPD learning and standard work to capture knowledge, efficiently repeat processes, and train others.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.
At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.

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