Manager Husky Injection Molding Systems Jobs in Madison, AL

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Position Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing injection molding processes for powersports components, ensuring they meet durability, safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. You will support new product introductions and ongoing production by coordinating mold trials, troubleshooting molding issues, and establishing repeatable, highquality manufacturing processes. Working closely with operations, tooling, design engineering, and suppliers, you will improve manufacturability, part performance, and process capability across rugged, mixedvolume production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

• Conduct direct labor studies using accepted engineering practices to establish labor standards, workstation layouts, and setup methods.

• Analyze current manufacturing methods and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, material flow, and cost efficiency.

• Define tooling and fixturing requirements and collaborate with tooling designers to develop or procure new solutions.

• Identify areas of unnecessary cost and research methods for cost reduction and work cell optimization.

• Assist in the development, evaluation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Review product and process designs and provide recommendations to improve manufacturability, quality, and cost.

• Develop capital equipment justifications and provide recommendations for capital expenditures.

• Support budgeting activities and evaluate make-versus-buy decisions for new and existing products.

Desired Competencies:

• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production or industrial environment.

• Experience leading and managing engineering or technical manufacturing employees, including setting expectations, coaching performance, and supporting development.

• Experience conducting labor studies and establishing manufacturing standards and workstation layouts.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, and equipment support.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with PC-based tools used for documentation, analysis, and reporting.

• Master Molder certification or similar advanced injection molding training is a plus.

• Certification in injection molding (e.g. Master Molder) preferred but not required.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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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 generousmatching 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; 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 orTalent.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).