Materials Superintendent

Materials Superintendent

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• Partner with the Materials Manager to ensure that the site workforce is deployed to execute strategic priorities focusing on Customer Service, Material Flow, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision in the achievement of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Schedule attainment, Employee programs and Cost to the salaried and hourly levels within Materials.
• Develop strong relationships with cross‑functional groups (managers, project leads, quality, Mfg. engineers, etc.).
• Coach and support all areas and supervision for the entire Materials operation including a third‑party Receiving and Warehouse.
• Provide daily communication and coordination within a multiple shift operation.
• Monitor and ensure a Safe work environment.
• Proactively assess the Safety Condition and correct Safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, Environmental and Productivity standards by tracking useful KPIs daily and using the data to drive corrective action.
• Assign work tasks according to priority and Employee to meet or exceed the production schedule.
• Plan and organize activities to meet production deadlines.
• Encourage proper work performance by departmental employees through positive reinforcement; enforce policies and procedures and apply disciplinary action as needed.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects and encourage others to participate.
• Assist in preparation of department budgets and adhere to it.
• Prepare and maintain inventory accuracy reports and records, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Drive process consistency and standardization across all areas of Materials with a strong understanding of Material Flow and PFEP.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field plus 5 years of experience.
• Required experience must include any amount of experience with all of the following:
• Generating process mapping documentation containing specifications, engineering reports, plans, and procedures.
• Troubleshooting material processes and teaching and applying 7‑Step Problem‑solving to resolve downtime events.
• Chairing and participating in Material Flow engineering requirements reviews, design reviews, and leading internal and external packaging improvements.
• Monitoring systematic processes to ensure proper product consumption to maintain optimal stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.
• Planning, mapping, and improving delivery methods.
• Documenting and creating Standard Work and visual management systems for multiple levels of leadership and operations.
• Occasional telecommuting is permitted.
• Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Apply Online: , and search Requisition No. 27874. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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. Employees may become owners of the company through contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchase plan. A generous matching contribution to 401(k) is provided, along with financial wellness education and consultation.

Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives program, volunteers are given paid time off to support community service. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

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