Operations Sr Manager

Polaris Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. in Mexico seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead all plant operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

You will coordinate across Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Safety, and Facilities, guiding continuous improvement and lean initiatives while managing supplier relationships and external service providers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including plant operations, production, or manufacturing management.
• 5+ years leading multiple functional areas within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing direct and indirect personnel in production environments.
• Strong experience overseeing cross-functional operations including Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Safety, and Facilities.
• Experience with supplier relationships and external service providers; budget management and cost control.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives and operational performance programs; strong negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal); proficiency with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Safety, and Facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing activities.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership aligned with business objectives and performance targets.
• Drive safety culture, accountability, and continuous improvement through lean practices.
• Manage supplier relationships, external service providers, and capital investments; coordinate with customers and partners.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Operations management

Budget management

Negotiation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management/Business Administration

Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

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.

Senior Operations Manager Position Summary

The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for leading all plant operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of manufacturing activities. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across Production, Safety, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Facilities, and external service providers while ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and operational performance targets. The position serves as the primary site leader for daily operations, driving a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The Senior Operations Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and external partners to optimize productivity, control costs, improve quality, and support sustainable business growth.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including plant operations, production, or manufacturing management. 5+ years of experience leading multiple functional areas within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience managing direct and indirect personnel in production environments. Strong experience overseeing cross-functional operations, including Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Safety, and Facilities. Experience managing supplier relationships and external service providers. Strong business acumen with experience managing operational budgets, resource planning, and cost control initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and operational performance programs. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience driving operational KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Scrap, OEE, and Cost. Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills. Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal). Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Knowledge of plastic injection molding processes. Experience with machining operations and manufacturing technologies. Experience supporting startup operations, plant expansions, or major operational transformations. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification. Experience managing third‑party vendors operating within manufacturing facilities. Experience with supplier performance management and contract administration. Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, or related field. Experience leading ISO, IATF 16949, or similar manufacturing quality systems. Strong knowledge of capital project management and facility improvements. Experience managing facilities, utilities, and infrastructure services within a manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Operations Manager provides overall leadership for manufacturing operations and serves as the primary point of coordination across all operational functions within the facility. The role is responsible for ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial objectives are achieved while maintaining a high‑performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include directing daily operations across Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Safety, and Facilities, ensuring efficient resource utilization and operational stability. The position develops and executes operational strategies aligned with company goals, monitors plant performance metrics, and drives corrective actions to address risks and performance gaps. The Senior Operations Manager partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted business operations, including the management of supplier relationships, service providers, contractors, and third‑party organizations operating within the facility. This role plays a critical part in negotiating operational agreements, resolving escalations, managing shared‑service arrangements, and ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, and operational requirements. Additionally, the position leads workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives to build a strong and sustainable operational organization. The role champions Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement programs, and operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall business performance. The Senior Operations Manager is also responsible for coordinating site services, maintenance programs, facilities management activities, and strategic supplier relationships to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive manufacturing environment. The role supports capital investments, facility improvements, and long‑term operational planning while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Success in this position requires strong leadership presence, financial acumen, negotiation skills, operational expertise, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day‑to‑day execution while fostering a collaborative and results‑oriented culture.

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About Polaris Industries, Inc.

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. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world‑class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting‑edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all‑off‑road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com

How We Hire

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes 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 regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law. At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers