Huntsville Business Process Transformation Lead - Manufacturing

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Position Overview:

You will lead the design, alignment, and deployment of end-to-end business processes supporting the implementation of SAP, Windchill, and related manufacturing systems at the Huntsville facility. You will serve as the primary Huntsville business contact and power user for ERP and PLM solutions, coordinating across business process owners, technical teams, and functional stakeholders. Reporting to the central Advanced Manufacturing Process Team, you will work closely with the Huntsville Manufacturing leadership team to support process adoption, operational readiness, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization. This role offers the opportunity to influence integrated business processes across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and IT during a significant systems transformation. This position will be in place until after the successful implementation of SAP and Windchill at Huntsville.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end Huntsville business processes across SAP, Windchill, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and related platforms.
• Own Huntsville business process workstreams within the ERP and PLM implementation, ensuring deliverables meet business requirements, quality expectations, and established timelines.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and IT to integrate and standardize business processes and maintain consistency among the engineering bill of materials, manufacturing bill of materials, and bill of process.
• Represent Huntsville in the design and execution of SAP and Windchill solutions, including processes associated with the manufacturing bill of materials, bill of process, and Manufacturing Optimization Management Systems.
• Translate Huntsville business process requirements into functional requirements and specifications for SAP and Windchill teams.
• Drive process standardization, simplification, and adoption of applicable best practices across the Huntsville organization.
• Coordinate and support user acceptance testing with Huntsville business stakeholders, including issue identification and readiness validation.
• Lead organizational readiness and process adoption activities, including training and awareness efforts for affected Huntsville teams.
• Support process-focused cutover planning and go-live execution for the Huntsville implementation.
• Lead process stabilization during the post-go-live hypercare period, monitor process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology; industrial or manufacturing engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with product lifecycle management and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience applying problem-solving, lean, and project management methodologies.
• Experience training organizational stakeholders on new concepts, processes, or methodologies.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new software and applications.
• Ability to work in engineering and office environments.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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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 generous matching 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 or Talent.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).