Metal Paint Dept Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a manufacturing leader to provide day-to-day supervision of operations in Huntsville, AL.

You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and schedule attainment, coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and other production leaders to push performance improvements. You will guide teams, allocate resources, and use data and inventory insights to support decision-making and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills demonstrated in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives within a team-based setting.
• Ability to prepare and maintain production reports, records, and operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production team members to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational objectives.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily production activities to meet schedules and delivery requirements.
• Communicate with production teams, supervisors, and cross-functional departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, productivity, and health and safety standards.
• Monitor housekeeping and safety, addressing concerns promptly.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.
• Prepare and review production reports and metrics, taking corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate maintenance and engineering support to minimize disruptions.
• Analyze inventory levels and support material planning to maintain continuity.
• Manage spending, support budget adherence, and procure necessary equipment/materials.
• Enforce company policies and address performance or conduct issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical engineering

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.

Position Overview

You will provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for manufacturing operations, ensuring the achievement of production, quality, safety, and schedule attainment objectives. In this role, you will coordinate team activities, allocate resources, and support employees in meeting operational goals while maintaining compliance with company policies and standards. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, and other production leaders to drive efficient operations and continuous improvement. You will also use data, reporting, and inventory insights to support decision-making and operational performance. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing results through leadership, process improvement, and operational ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production team members to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational objectives.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily production activities and work assignments to meet production schedules and delivery requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with production teams, supervisors, and cross-functional departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, productivity, and employee health and safety standards.
• Monitor workplace organization and housekeeping standards and address safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.
• Prepare, maintain, and review production reports, records, and performance metrics, taking corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate maintenance and engineering support activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Analyze inventory levels and support material planning activities to maintain production continuity.
• Manage departmental spending, support budget adherence, and purchase necessary production equipment and materials.
• Enforce company policies and procedures and address employee performance or conduct issues as appropriate.

Desired Competencies

• Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Continuous Improvement: Not selected. (Removed to comply with competency menu.)
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, influence, and communication skills in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives within a team-based setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities effectively.
• Ability to prepare and maintain production reports, records, and operational documentation.
• Experience supporting production, inventory, safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• High level of integrity and ability to apply policies and procedures consistently.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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.

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 generous matching 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