Continuous Improvement Manager

Regal Rexnord; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking an experienced individual for a fully onsite role focused on driving improvements through team leadership and Lean methodologies. You will be responsible for mentoring associates, developing a Continuous Improvement Roadmap, and supporting site objectives.

The ideal candidate will have significant manufacturing experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and expertise in Lean tools. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of manufacturing experience, with operational roles.
• At least three years of hands-on LEAN experience.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Drives improvements through team leadership and training.
• Develops Continuous Improvement Roadmap for strategic objectives.
• Coaches associates in Lean tools and practices.
• Supports site objectives with workshops and assessments.
• Shares best practices within the Aerospace division.

Skills

LEAN tools and concepts

Continuous improvement mindset

Excellent communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related

Job description

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

Major Responsibilities

• Drives tangible and measurable improvements of key processes through the leadership, training and mentoring of a team.
• Assists teams in developing a Continuous Improvement Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives.
• Coaches and mentors various associates in the use of various Lean tools, concepts and practices around RBS.
• Directly supports a site in achieving strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events, assessments and providing guidance through the lean transformation process.
• Identifies and shares best practices across the site and Aerospace division.
• Works with the Plant Manager and other functional leaders as a "thought leader" to define current state situation, assess gaps in process, capabilities, & talent, while assisting in the development of the future state in line with strategic plans.

Leadership Competencies

• Optimizes work processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives results – Consistently achieving results based on Annual Operating Plan targets.
• Being resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Experience and Skill Required

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in industrial engineering, operations management, or related discipline.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• A minimum of five years of manufacturing experience, preference for experience working in a variety of operationally focused functions such as Operations, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, etc.
• At least three years of hands-on experience implementing LEAN tools and concepts in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma.
• Experience working in a shop that manufactures metal components – a plus.
• A continuous improvement mindset demonstrated by using LEAN tools to make business improvements with tangible financial results.
• This position requires the application to be a US Person with a US permanent residence. A US Person includes a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a "US. Person", including US citizens, US nationals, US permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, refugees, or those who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• 401(k) 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 law), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.