Process Technician I: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Huntsville is seeking candidates for an internal promotion/transfer to advance manufacturing process tech roles. The position focuses on leading teams, improving assembly processes, and maintaining production schedules within a lean manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Quality, Materials, Design Engineering, and Production to optimize workflows, document standard work, perform time studies, and support training of other technicians.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership abilities.
• Must have superior knowledge of assembly processes.
• Must be able to troubleshoot issues with manufacturing processes.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Must be collaborative and team-oriented.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be innovative and open to new ideas.
• Must support and understand Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Must exhibit consistent proficiency in all above skills, abilities, responsibilities and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Document check backs with Quality group.
• Set up Broadcast for clear instruction to operators.
• Generate pick lists of unique component parts for pilot builds using queries.
• Manage component flow by effectivity dates with materials and production teams.
• Participate in VIP Program & Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Group Leads to improve workstation layouts and tooling.
• Work with complex 3D models of multiple integrated systems.
• Provide on-line process interpretation and training assistance.
• Partner with Design Engineering on new model launches and BOM tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Assembly knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Innovative mindset

Lean manufacturing

Proficiency

Job description

Polaris Huntsville is seeking candidates for an internal promotion/transfer to advance manufacturing process tech roles. The position focuses on leading teams, improving assembly processes, and maintaining production schedules within a lean manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Quality, Materials, Design Engineering, and Production to optimize workflows, document standard work, perform time studies, and support training of other technicians.