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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Off Road Vehicle Quality, this role is responsible for executing the Polaris Quality Policy, Plant Quality Plan and Quality Operating System in support of the Polaris Production System. The Senior Quality Manager closely partners with Safety, Engineering, Operations, Materials and Supply Chain throughout the Polaris Product Development Process to meet customer expectations. The Senior Quality Manager should exhibit a leadership style which promotes a culture of urgency, accountability, transparency, teamwork and data driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering product quality as a competitive point of differentiation that reinforces the Polaris brand(s) market position and enables future business growth.Set the direction for the plant by fostering a culture of non-negotiable safety and quality.Own the budget, organizational strategy and employee development for the Quality team.Train and enable personnel in structured problem-solving methods and tools, issue reporting and escalation. Enforce the use of root cause standard work.Enable a Gemba culture that understands opportunities and works to solve them quickly.Lead the standardization of the quality processes and procedures related to Operations, utilizing existing Polaris and industry standards (I DECIDE, EPIC, CAPA, APQP, etc.).Define, deploy, maintain and audit the local quality management system and quality programs per internal and external expectations.Own clean build and rolled first pass yield metrics. Drive accountability to responsible parties and deploy quality team resources to solve problems.Embed lessons learned back into DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans. Ensure error proofing is executed effectively to close corrective action reports.Ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed thoroughly and on time. Assess solution effectiveness and report resolution to the leadership teams.Interact cross-functionally with product development teams to ensure safety and quality considerations are being appropriately addressed in the design & manufacturing of products.Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques. Develop process control procedures ensuring production of finished products meeting quality specifications and standards.Develop and execute the quality automation roadmap to remove manual inspections and increase inspection fidelity.Serve as the point person for major plant rework campaigns; coordinate efforts cross functionally to address on time and on budget.Develop quality deliverables, scorecard and audit specifics for the plant. Ensure requirements are met for safety and compliance.Collaborate with both local and sister location Plant Directors and Quality leaders to drive standardization across sites.Own and deliver monthly and quarterly Quality Management Review (QMR) to senior leadership.

Experience & Skills

10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality and/or Engineering. ASQ, Lean & Six Sigma certifications a plus.Strong leadership ability to foster, implement and align Quality and Lean principles/tools.Ability to build and promote talent within, prioritizing employee capability growth.Excellent interpersonal skills, especially communications (oral and written); demonstrated ability to influence the behavior of peers and others outside the direct organization.Creative and innovative self-starter; demonstrated ability to initiate, lead and sustain change.Ability to lead cross functionally to drive efficient root cause and corrective action resolution.Data-driven decision-making and project management skills required.Advanced knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including SPC, GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, ISO standards, and metrology.Excellent Microsoft Office, Minitab and root cause problem solving skills required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Competencies

Achievement Orientation

Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.

Collaborating with Others

Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.

Customer Value Management

Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.

Nurturing Innovation

Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.

Ensuring Accountability

Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Working Conditions

Standard manufacturing/plant environment, with a strong plant-floor presence.Ability and willingness to travel up to 20 percent of time – travel can fluctuate according to business need.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

About Polaris Industries, Inc.

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. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com

How We Hire

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes 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 regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.