Group Leader - Furniture Receiving, Privacy and Canvas

Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company.  We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction.  Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across multiple buildings in Elkhart, IN.

Polaris Marine Group Leaders are generally working group leaders and are expected to ‘lead from the front”. Bennington Group Leaders are expected to have a working knowledge of the processes that their individual groups are expected to perform. Able to proficiently perform each task within their group in a safe manner and be able to train their group members to do the same.

·         The Safety of the members of their group

·         Housekeeping in their team’s area of operation

·         The cross training of their group members.

·         The quality of the product produced by their group’s members.

·         Problem solving within their groups and, when required, utilizing fellow Polaris Marine associates outside of their group as a problem-solving resource.

·         Communications with their Supervisor concerning issues with which their supervisor should be aware of

·         Have the ability to communicate efficiently with others in a practical/working environment.

·         Know how to use safely and efficiently: Hand Tools, Air tools (Drill, Screw Gun, Grinder, Router, measuring tools, etc. and have the ability to evaluate and teach others how to safely use tools required to be used.

·         Know how to read floor plans, dimensioned prints and diagrams and to have the ability to evaluate and train others in the same

·         Train members of their team in Polaris Marine Standards to ensure that the end user (customer) receives a safe and functional product that has been produced to the high standards set forth by Polaris Marine.

·         Able to be stay on task with minimal supervision.

·         Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to communicate as needed.

·         Must be able to work with a team charged with improving processes and or increasing thru put.

·         Previous experience working within and leading a manufacturing group 3 years or equivalent preferred.

·         Must be able to lift 40 Pounds frequently.

·         Must be willing to be cross trained.

·         Must be able to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area and be able to encourage and train others to do the same.

·         Able to succeed in a fast-paced environment and make every effort to ensure that their group members are also successful.