Leader, Group II Posted on 6/17/2025 USA Manufacturing Requisition Number:R26502

Polaris Industries Inc.; Monticello (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is seeking a Group Lead for training coordination in manufacturing operations. This role involves leading teams, ensuring quality in production, and providing training resources for new employees. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong communication skills to foster collaboration.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching contribution

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Qualifications

• Three years of machining and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic level math skills for measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead training efforts and monitor productivity in assigned areas.
• Support Continuous Improvement and ensure quality standards are met.
• Develop and edit standard work instructions.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Rulers

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.

Summary

Leads, monitors and coordinates training of assigned work area, which includes assisting others with production problems, providing work instruction, training and communicating effectively with team to ensure quality parts are being produced. This individual must be dedicated to the success of Polaris and its quest to continually improve its operations. Perform duties to manufacture Polaris products, meeting OSHA standards and other guidelines.

Information

Group

Manufacturing - Corporate Operations

Job level

Hourly

Location

Monticello, MN

Responsibilities

• Identify and overcome obstacles to Safety, Quality, and productivity.
• Works with shift Supervisors to identify operator training needs and expectations to ensure employees in Cell area have a clear understanding of work instructions and standard work.
• Create and edit standard work when necessary, and work with Engineering to document changes.
• Supports Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Confirms completed training for new employees on machines, safety rules and production processes and procedures.
• Assists in creating and implementing training guides and materials.
• Monitors the productivity of assigned work area: drive actions to meet and exceed productivity. Updates Tier 1 and Tier 2 boards as necessary.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively to direct team and other shifts.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with direct team.
• Meet deadlines, including production schedules and ship dates for designated area.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Backfill line during absenteeism as required.
• Assists in selection of assembler and operator candidates when possible.
• Create and edit IP work instructions.
• Participate in review process for new hires.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Lean principles, traceability and material reject review (MRR) procedures.
• Inventory accuracy (Developing).
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T concepts.

Experience & Skills

• Three years of machining and/or manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Basic level math skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division using whole number, fraction and decimals).
• Daily usage of micrometers, rulers, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure Manuals.
• Ability to read and apply technical data from product specifications, including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education

• High School (High school diploma) Diploma/ GED (High school diploma) required.

Certifications

• CNC machining training or certification, preferred.

Ensuring Accountability

Definition: Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability, and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Definition: Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.

Collaborating with Others

Definition: Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.

Achievement Orientation

Definition: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.

Customer Value Management

Definition: Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.
• Constant exposure to loud noise.
• Constantly stand and walk throughout workday.
• Constant use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel or handle and manipulate parts and tools.
• Constantly wear required PPE (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by Polaris).
• Frequently able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent repetitive motion.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals.
• Definitions: Constant (6-8 hrs./shift) Frequent: (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional: (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Additional Information

• All training is done on-the-job by Area Experts and Supervisors.

Starting Rate: $24.00/hour (base, not including shift differentials or lead premiums)

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Starting Rate:

$24.00

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 Lead - MCO

Summary

Leads, monitors and coordinates training of assigned work area, which includes assisting others with production problems, providing work instruction, training and communicating effectively with team to ensure quality parts are being produced. This individual must be dedicated to the success of Polaris and its quest to continually improve its operations. Perform duties to manufacture Polaris products, meeting OSHA standards and other guidelines.

Information

Group

Manufacturing - Corporate Operations

Job level

Hourly

Location

Monticello, MN

Responsibilities

• Identify and overcome obstacles to Safety, Quality, and productivity.
• Works with shift Supervisors to identify operator training needs and expectations to ensure employees in Cell area have a clear understanding of work instructions and standard work.
• Create and edit standard work when necessary, and work with Engineering to document changes.
• Supports Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Confirms completed training for new employees on machines, safety rules and production processes and procedures.
• Assists in creating and implementing training guides and materials.
• Monitors the productivity of assigned work area: drive actions to meet and exceed productivity. Updates Tier 1 and Tier 2 boards as necessary.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively to direct team and other shifts.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with direct team.
• Meet deadlines, including production schedules and ship dates for designated area.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Backfill line during absenteeism as required.
• Assists in selection of assembler and operator candidates when possible.
• Create and edit IP work instructions.
• Participate in review process for new hires.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Lean principles, traceability and material reject review (MRR) procedures.
• Inventory accuracy (Developing).
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T concepts.

Experience & Skills

• Three years of machining and/or manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Basic level math skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division using whole number, fraction and decimals).
• Daily usage of micrometers, rulers, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure Manuals.
• Ability to read and apply technical data from product specifications, including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education

• High School (High school diploma) Diploma/ GED (High school diploma) required.

Certifications

• CNC machining training or certification, preferred.

Competencies

Ensuring Accountability

Definition: Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability, and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Nurturing Innovation

Definition: Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.

Collaborating with Others

Definition: Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.

Achievement Orientation

Definition: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.

Customer Value Management

Definition: Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.
• Constant exposure to loud noise.
• Constantly stand and walk throughout workday.
• Constant use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel or handle and manipulate parts and tools.
• Constantly wear required PPE (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by Polaris).
• Frequently able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent repetitive motion.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals.
• Definitions: Constant (6-8 hrs./shift) Frequent: (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional: (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Additional Information

• All training is done on-the-job by Area Experts and Supervisors.

Starting Rate: $24.00/hour (base, not including shift differentials or lead premiums)

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Starting Rate:

$24.00

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.

We 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 Polaris

As 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 Statement

Polaris Inc. 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. 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 [e-mail] .To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) .