Material Flow Lead – Lean Operations & Projects

Polaris Inc.

Huntsville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Wellness programs
401(k) matching
Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. seeks a senior Material Flow Leader to design, implement, and continuously improve material flow in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee engineers, technologists, and technicians, driving lean initiatives and major line-transformations to boost production performance. You will own material flow strategy, manage changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize delivery routes, layouts, and packaging solutions while mentoring your team and advancing professional

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in material flow, manufacturing, or supply chain.
  • Experience leading salaried employees in manufacturing/ops.
  • Proficient with ERP systems and process mapping tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of material flow engineers and technicians with coaching and development.
  • Design and implement lean material flow strategies and line-side layouts.
  • Oversee daily material flow operations and resolve workflow issues.
  • Drive engineering change coordination and project implementations.
  • Lead major production-line transformation projects and kaizen events.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize processes and packaging.

Skills

Lean manufacturing
Team leadership
Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (AS400 or similar)
Visio
Microsoft 365

Job description

Polaris Inc. seeks a senior Material Flow Leader to design, implement, and continuously improve material flow in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee engineers, technologists, and technicians, driving lean initiatives and major line-transformations to boost production performance. You will own material flow strategy, manage changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize delivery routes, layouts, and packaging solutions while mentoring your team and advancing professional

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