Continuous Improvement Senior Leader

3M HEALTHCARE; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Continuous Improvement Senior Leader to drive business process improvement initiatives. This role ensures the effective implementation of Regal Business System tools to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and continuous improvement abilities are essential for supporting operational performance and financial success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience with the Danaher Business System or in mixed-model production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees on effective standards and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization in achieving SQDCG through application of RBS tools.
• Lead and implement process improvements across the value stream.
• Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics to develop impactful improvement strategies.

Skills

Continuous Improvement methodologies

Lean concepts

Project management

Data analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, math or a technical field

Job description

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Senior Leader for our Cleveland, Ohio facility who will drive a steady pipeline of business process improvement initiatives that directly support the site’s strategic and tactical objectives. This role ensures that Regal Business System (RBS) tools and standards are fully understood, effectively implemented, and consistently delivering the intended results.

As the Continuous Improvement Senior Leader, you will lead, influence, train, and elevate the site's maturity in applying the RBS. In close partnership with the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, you will help prioritize and focus efforts across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG). Your leadership will contribute to achieving financial performance that exceeds stakeholder expectations and supports profitable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of Regal Business System (RBS) tools and methodologies that drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand current business objectives and financial targets, develop a vision for the site’s future operational and growth needs, and implement plans to achieve those outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by partnering with functional, business, and site leaders to assess existing processes, identify process or performance gaps, and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Lead and implement process improvements across the value stream to drive SQDCG performance using Lean concepts, including 5S, flow, standard work, point‑of‑use tools and materials, visual management, visual factory, single‑piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvements, defect reduction, and effective daily management.
• Manage a robust RBS review process for selecting, scoping, and prioritizing improvement initiatives (e.g., Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects, and CI Talent) to ensure alignment with goals.
• Coach, mentor, and train site and functional team members on continuous improvement methods, leveraging subject matter expertise to build organizational capability.
• Demonstrate and foster a positive, solution‑oriented mindset in the face of challenges, helping teams align around effective problem‑solving.
• Act as a key resource and coach for process improvement and RBS deployment across the business, championing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Energize and engage the organization to advance long‑term improvement initiatives while meeting current business performance requirements, balancing strategic direction with tactical execution.
• Collaborate as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business and inspire broad organizational followership to advance transformation toward the desired future state.
• Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics, along with operational processes, to develop impactful improvement strategies that drive performance.
• Identify, coach, and engage talent across the organization to apply RBS continuous improvement tools and methodologies, supporting both professional development and improved operational outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, math or a technical field. Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS) or in mixed‑model, low‑volume/high‑mix production environments.
• Ability to implement and measure site CI performance, KPIs and savings.
• Experience with various lean maturity models.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Hands‑on approach with the desire to be present on the plant floor and work directly with employees.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees on effective standards, best practices, and structured problem‑solving methods, including 5‑Why analysis.
• Influence without authority and familiarity with change‑management methodologies, Kotter's 8‑Step Process, and Prosci ADKAR.
• Ability to actively participate in team‑oriented processes, influence engagement, be a change agent, and drive teams toward solutions and decisions.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Restrictions Imposed by Federal Export Control Laws

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, operate tools, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent activities include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. This position requires the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a daily basis.

Noise levels are typically low to moderate. This position involves working in both office and manufacturing environments.

Compensation

Expected Base Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000. The salary range reflects the value of the company’s base pay compensation for this position and is dependent on factors such as location, market, candidate skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons.

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
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates worldwide, providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. Its product portfolio includes electric motors, air moving subsystems, power transmission components and automation systems that serve markets such as factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent 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 applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Notification to Agencies

Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and HR approval to submit resumes for a specific requisition, the company will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.