Continuous Improvement Manager

Regal Rexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescrip…

Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FS

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Site RBS Manager in Downers Grove to deploy the Regal Rexnord Business System and drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and growth. You will partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership to translate priorities into an actionable CI Roadmap and coach teams in structured problem solving to deliver measurable improvements.

The role reports to the Downers Grove Plant Manager and requires a hands-on leader who can build site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, Lean deployment, or a related transformation environment.
• Proven Lean deployment and continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing/operations setting.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and change leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the Regal Rexnord Business System at the site, including common framework and standard work.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the site CI Roadmap aligned to business priorities and KPIs.
• Coach leaders and teams in structured problem solving, PDCA, and root-cause analysis.
• Facilitate kaizen events, workshops, and cross-functional initiatives improving safety, quality,Delivery, cost, inventory, and growth.
• Deploy and strengthen Lean and RBS practices across the site with Daily Management and KPI leadership.
• Identify opportunities for flow improvement, layout optimization, and inventory reduction.
• Build site capability by coaching Tool Champions and developing self-sufficiency in applying RBS methods.
• Develop relationships with operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, finance, HR to align priorities and remove barriers.
• Measure and report progress against CI Roadmap actions and site KPIs with data-driven communication.
• Support change management and embed improvements into standard work.
• Maintain project documentation and executive summaries to track progress and risk.

Skills

Lean deployment

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Coaching

Gemba walks

Problem solving

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations

Tools

PDCA framework

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Site RBS Manager is responsible for deploying the Regal Rexnord Business System at the Downers Grove site to drive operational excellence, improve business performance, and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. This role partners with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to translate business priorities into an actionable CI Roadmap, apply Lean and RBS methodologies, coach structured problem solving, develop site capability, and deliver measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Growth outcomes.

Reporting to the Downers Grove Plant Manager, the Site RBS Manager will work closely with site operations, functional leaders, the Director of RBS, and division or segment RBS leadership as needed to align improvement priorities, build leader standard work, strengthen daily management, and sustain results through disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the Regal Rexnord Business System at the site, including one common framework, one common language, and consistent expectations for daily management, problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to develop, maintain, and execute the site CI Roadmap aligned to business priorities, Core Value Drivers, and measurable SQDCG performance gaps.
• Coach leaders and teams in structured problem solving, Gemba-based observation, PDCA thinking, root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and sustainment of improvements.
• Facilitate improvement events, kaizen activities, workshops, and cross-functional initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, growth, customer experience, and associate engagement.
• Deploy and strengthen Lean and RBS practices across the site, including Daily Management, Hour-by-Hour tracking, Andon systems, Standard Work, visual management, 5S, value stream thinking, and KPI leadership.
• Identify and support opportunities for flow improvement, layout optimization, SKU optimization, inventory reduction, productivity improvement, and supply chain resilience.
• Build site capability by identifying, coaching, and developing Tool Champions and by helping leaders and associates become more self-sufficient in applying RBS methods.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, finance, human resources, and other functional stakeholders to align priorities and remove barriers to execution.
• Measure, report, and communicate progress against CI Roadmap actions, site KPIs, project benefits, and sustainment metrics using clear data, facts, and business impact.
• Support change management and adoption of new or improved processes by engaging stakeholders, communicating expectations, coaching leaders, and ensuring improvements are embedded into standard work.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation, action plans, status updates, executive summaries, and records needed to track progress, elevate risks, and sustain improvement work.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or a related technical field required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, Lean deployment, operational excellence, or a related business transformation environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience applying Lean, continuous improvement, or business system methods in a manufacturing or operations setting.
• Strong knowledge of Daily Management, KPI leadership, Standard Work, Gemba walks, visual management, structured problem solving, and PDCA-based execution.
• Experience leading kaizen events, improvement workshops, cross‑functional projects, and action plans that produce measurable operational and financial results.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and change leadership skills with the ability to influence leaders and associates across functions.
• Ability to use data and facts to define performance gaps, prioritize improvement activity, communicate business impact, and sustain results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop people, build capability, and create engagement around continuous improvement practices.
• Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality, and financial performance drivers.
• A proactive, collaborative, and hands‑on leader who models continuous improvement behaviors and helps teams build ownership for results.

Additional Requirements

• Travel required (0‑25%).

Compensation

$115,000 - $130,000

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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].