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:  

Supervise a manufacturing warehouse for Polaris’ Central Ops business unit. Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures while following work processes. Responsible for departmental Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity goals and objectives. Establish and maintain effective employee relations. Coordinate department special projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manage special projects to ensure efficiency and quality while exceeding daily order response and program goals.  

• Responsible for the department to meet warehouse safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.  

• Evaluate department processes. Recommend and coordinate needed changes based on process analysis, including documentation and training. 

• Define and manage a departmental budget, packaging, maintenance, and other associated costs.  

• Direct staff in developing, analyzing, and preparing reports (e.g., Weekly employee productivity, quality and safety performance reports, departmental processes, etc.). 

• Manage staff training in standard department operations, also including certifications for operating PITs and other equipment. Maintain training records. 

• In partnership with other supervisors, responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignments, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.  

• Serve on committees and teams as a department representative.  

• Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. Provide discipline and corrective action as required. 

• Assist staff to resolve complex or out-of-policy operation problems.  

• Conduct interviews, hire new staff, and ensure proper training and employee orientation are provided.  

• Coach and provide career development advice to staff.  

• Establish departmental and employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.  

• Coordinate with Human Resources and supervisors to maintain a strong work force.  

• Schedule and conduct staff meetings.  

• Communicate to all levels of the organization on topics of daily goals, performance feedback, departmental, organization, and company initiatives, etc.  

•This job requires you to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, reach overhead, perform strong pinch and grip, push-pull up to 200 lbs on carts, and stand/walk up to 10 hours per day.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: 

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree with a preferred emphasis in management.  

• 5+ years of large-scale automated, distribution/manufacturing operations experience, including budget/expense responsibility required.  

• Strong problem-solving skills, proven capabilities of root-causing issues, and driv