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 DESCRIPTION:
As a Project Management Leader, your role will be to identify opportunities that drive operational efficiencies across the manufacturing network, proactively monitor and optimize back shop capacity, build “Make vs. Buy” financial business cases to develop data-driven strategic recommendations, and execute approved projects to achieve measurable marginal cost savings. Key components of the marginal cost savings are driven by operational costs, logistics costs, and tariff mitigation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties may include but are not limited to:
Develop, plan, communicate, and implement assigned project(s) using a cross-functional team.
Develop financial estimates and execution plans for network optimization initiatives.
Proactively manage capacity to best leverage Polaris core competencies across the manufacturing network.
Discover, quantify, communicate, and execute operation improvement projects to reduce total cost for Polaris.
Develop Make vs. Buy marginal cost financial models to formulate strategic insource/outsource recommendations for Business Unit approval.
Partner with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and finance to gather business case inputs and align on insource/outsource strategy for existing and NPI parts.
Ensure seamless part transitions through disciplined project management and adherence to released transition standards.
Develop and maintain relationships with operations and business leadership to ensure alignment and support of proposed plans.
Facilitate weekly cross functional injection mold meetings for manufacturing, sourcing, and quality functions to proactively mitigate risk.
Own financial performance for assigned initiatives, including forecasting, budget adherence and cost optimization.
Provide regular updates to senior management on financials, project status and mitigations for critical program risks.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor’s Degree required in operations, engineering, supply chain, or a related field
Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably in a similar industry.
Demonstrate high personal integrity and ethics.
Decisive and prone to action, self-motivated and able to navigate ambiguity.
Effective communication at all levels of the organization and with suppliers, customers and outside agencies.
Effective at managing multiple projects in parallel across various cross functions within the organization.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage teams across geographies and without direct report relationships.
Demonstrated competence in manufacturing processes optimization with a strong product knowledge base.
Experience with Microsoft software including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
PMP or PgMP Certification preferred
Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement strategies preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast paced work environment
15% travel required or more depending on business need(s)
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $74,000 to $90,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
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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 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 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 Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).