Quality Supervisor - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for quality issues affecting production.
• Coordinate and oversee quality control activities, including assigning and scheduling work for technicians and inspectors to meet project deadlines and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards across internal manufacturing processes and external suppliers.
• Support new product development activities, including production start-ups, tooling validation, and vendor certification processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection criteria for critical product features and quality standards.
• Analyze production processes and performance, recommending specification or process improvements where needed.
• Assist in developing and refining quality control policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Evaluate quality performance metrics and implement process or objective adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Deliver training, mentoring, and development for quality technicians to build capability and consistency.
• Manage quality-related activities within approved budget parameters.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and support a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Desired Competencies:
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
• Accountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality, process engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in automotive or similar assembly manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including PFMEA, control plans, root cause corrective action, and quality management systems.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and conducting product or process failure analysis.
• Proven ability to lead or supervise hourly employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with a significant shop floor presence.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required for business needs.
• 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!
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Additional Information

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. Position Overview: You will lead and support cross-functional teams across quality, engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure products meet internal and external quality and safety expectations. In this role, you will manage quality processes, personnel, and continuous improvement efforts within a manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in resolving production quality issues and ensuring alignment with standards across internal teams and external partners. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact product quality, operational performance, and new product readiness within a complex manufacturing setting.

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