Warehouse Supervisor

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.

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading, motivating, coaching and communicating effectively to the Distribution team. Manages resources to exceed day-to-day safety, productivity, quality, and delivery goals, while providing industry leading quality and service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate situational leadership and supervision in support of Polaris work culture and values
• Demonstrate professionalism with all Polaris employees, colleagues, and outside business contacts
• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for all employees throughout the warehouse
• Directly lead & manage up to 10-20 warehouse associates
• Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and hiring warehouse associates
• Responsible for leading employee relation issues with direct staff in compliance with company procedures and processes
• Accountable for employee development, coaching, training and mentoring
• Understand and enforce company policies, procedures, and systems within all areas of operation
• Develop trust within employee groups through fairness, consistency, confidentiality, and leading by example
• Communicate effectively through all levels of warehouse to provide a clear and consistent message
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, reporting, and inspection by communicating delivery or shipment failures, comparing equipment conditions to standards, and taking action if other discrepancies arise.
• Drive continuous improvement in Service and Order Quality to achieve industry leading quality and customer service
• Analyze, develop, and initiate quality statistics, system controls, and action plans
• Directs and executes day-to-day work assignments consistent with group needs and work schedules
• First Aid/CPR First Responder
• Consistently exceed productivity objectives across shifts to support operational goals
• Develop and execute departmental objectives, budget plan, and contingency strategies
• Proactively seeks out productivity improvements with a continuous improvement mindset
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, operations mgmt, supply chain mgmt or equivalent preferred
• 2-4 years of supervisor/leadership experience. Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred
• 2+ years or equivalent experience preferred; previous experience in a warehouse environment required
• Previous leadership and management experience preferred
• Proven problem solving, decision making, and planning
• Experience with LEAN fundamentals and waste reduction
• Strong organizational management, passion for quality, and supervisory skills will be needed
• Effectively manages and leads through change
• Systems experience with AS400, RF/Bar-coding technology
• Ability to effectively present information in on-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Have basic knowledge of company inventory or WMS software, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Fundamental understanding of distribution including receiving, pick/pack/ship, inventory, operations, and facilities
• Performance, results oriented individual with ability to create/sustain strong, positive, vibrant culture

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are that of a standard distribution center
• Some travel is required (up to 10%)

 Internal Hiring Guidelines:

Applicant Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 6 month