Operations Leadership Development Program – Experienced Leader

Polaris Inc.

. Lead high-impact operational and supply chain initiatives across multiple business functions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePlymouth • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operational and supply chain initiatives, applying data-driven problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement across multiple business functions. Proficient in leveraging leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams and achieve strategic business objectives.

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Leadership ExperienceData-Driven Problem SolvingLean ManufacturingContinuous Improvement MethodologiesSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsProcess ImprovementCost ReductionManufacturing EngineeringOperations Best PracticesChange ManagementSourcing RiskNew Product IntroductionManufacturing AutomationSmart Factory Technologies

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsNavigating Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeERP SystemsSAPOraclePower BITableauPythonSQL

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperations ManagementIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringEHS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPIoTOraclePythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact operational and supply chain initiatives across multiple business functions
Drive results through rotational leadership assignments in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and enterprise operations
Lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business objectives
Apply data-driven problem-solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, and change management initiatives
Present recommendations and project outcomes to senior leaders
Build enterprise-wide business acumen and leadership capability for future operations leadership roles
Complete three one-year rotations over a three-year program
Gain end-to-end supply chain exposure across materials flow, production and supply planning, sourcing, logistics, and supplier performance
Support manufacturing and distribution operations through manufacturing engineering, quality, EHS, continuous improvement, or operations leadership assignments
Lead an enterprise-level capstone project involving data analytics, process improvement, cost reduction, sustainability, automation, sourcing risk, or new product introduction
Potentially transition into an operations-related leadership position after program completion, contingent on business need, skills, and performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain; advanced degree preferred
Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Must not require employment sponsorship now or in the future
Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for rotations and remain mobile beyond the rotational program
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint
5 years of leadership experience and/or work experience with the desire to advance leadership skills
Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment
Ability to analyze information, solve problems, make recommendations, and apply operations best practices
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to lead people and projects, navigate ambiguity, build relationships, and influence across organizational levels
Foundational operations knowledge from prior positions, organizations, leadership experience, or related operations projects
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred
Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, Python, or SQL preferred
Understanding of manufacturing automation, IoT, or smart factory technologies preferred
Experience in cross-functional or cross-cultural teams preferred
Demonstrated change management or project leadership experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship with a functional business leader
Structured and self-guided leadership development opportunities
Networking opportunities with Polaris peers and leaders
Community engagement and volunteer opportunities through Polaris Gives
Rotation showcases with senior-level leaders
401(k) employee contribution matching program
Annual profit-sharing bonuses based on employee performance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions
Discounted employee stock purchase plan
Financial wellness education and consultation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym and personal training reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability offerings
Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off