Continuous Improvement Leader

Regal Rexnord; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with matching

Life and AD&D

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Marathon Special Products, a Regal Rexnord company in Bowling Green, Ohio, seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive growth-focused operational strategy and provide hands-on leadership to a cross-functional team.

You will lead CI initiatives to improve SQDC metrics, deploy 5S and standard work, coach teams on Regal Business System, and translate data into actionable plans that boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience with 5+ years in CI.
• Proven CI methods: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work.
• Lean and Six Sigma leadership with adoption across organization.
• Strong analytical skills using Power BI and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth-focused operational strategy and lead a cross-functional team.
• Improve SQDC metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost) and deliver measurable results.
• Lead CI initiatives, manage Policy Deployment, Kaizens, and projects.
• Coach teams in process improvement and deploy Regal Business System.
• Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics to guide improvement strategies.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Marathon Special Products, a Regal Rexnord company, has been an industry leader in electrical connection and circuit‑protection components for over 60 years. HQ in Bowling Green, Ohio, we manufacture a wide range of electrical connection and circuit‑protection components used across industrial and commercial applications such as HVAC, data centers, solar, and telecom markets. Our ISO‑certified facility features in‑house molding, stamping, assembly, and advanced testing, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive growth‑focused operational strategy and provide hands‑on leadership to a cross‑functional team. Reporting to the General Manager, this role supports the organization in achieving SQDC performance (safety, quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness) to enable both top‑line growth and bottom‑line profitability. This leader will be a key driver shaping long‑and short‑term strategic plans tied to the business unit’s Targets to Improve (TTIs), deliver measurable improvements across key KPIs. This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives on driving sustainable results in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the EHS Manager to maintain a safe, compliant work environment and drive improvement in key EHS metrics.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand business objectives, define future operational and growth needs, and implement plans to achieve them.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise by assessing processes across functions and identifying performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Lead process improvements across the value stream using Lean concepts such as 5S, flow, standard work, visual management, replenishment systems, defect reduction, and effective daily management.
• Manage the review and prioritization of improvement initiatives (Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, projects, CI talent).
• Identify and solve complex business challenges using a structured, fact‑based, collaborative approach.
• Apply strong business acumen to interpret key metrics and trends and convert strategic vision into clear, executable plans.
• Coach teams in process improvement and support deployment of the Regal Business System, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Energize and engage the organization to advance long‑term improvement initiatives while meeting current performance goals.
• Contribute as part of the leadership team by shaping and communicating a future vision and building followership across the organization.
• Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics to develop targeted improvement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a dedicated Continuous Improvement role.
• Demonstrated success applying CI methodologies, including 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, and structured problem‑solving.
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma capability, with the ability to lead, teach, and drive adoption of CI tools across the organization.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in technical tools such as Power BI, Excel, and data‑driven decision‑making methods.
• Proven project leadership experience, including planning, prioritization, execution, and cross‑functional influence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail [e-mail].