Onsite Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Growth

API Delevan, Inc.

Warren (MI)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and RX
401k with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord seeks an experienced plant leader to own end-to-end operations at the Warren, MI site. You will direct manufacturing, facilities, planning, and materials management while building a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and safety.

You will lead a cross-functional organization, manage labor relations, and partner with commercial teams to optimize customers, margins, and delivery. Strong Lean/CI expertise and a track record of transforming operations are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of manufacturing operations experience with broad exposure to supply chain, engineering, quality, inventory, safety, and finance.
  • 5+ years of people leadership in manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.
  • Strong Lean, RBS, and/or Continuous Improvement systems knowledge.
  • Proven financial acumen with budgeting experience.
  • Union labor-relations experience with collective bargaining administration.

Responsibilities

  • Hold full responsibility for plant operations including manufacturing, facilities, planning, and materials management.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth KPIs.
  • Develop and coach plant leadership, strengthen bench talent, and lead change initiatives.
  • Maintain constructive union relations and administer labor strategy consistent with policies.
  • Align commercial strategies with operational execution to optimize lead times and margins.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement through GEMBA walks, kaizen events, and cadence reviews.
  • Oversee annual operating budgets, capital investments, and working capital targets.

Skills

Lean principles
RBS
Continuous Improvement
Cross-functional leadership
Change management
Budget management
Labor relations
Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Business
MBA or MS Engineering

Job description

Regal Rexnord seeks an experienced plant leader to own end-to-end operations at the Warren, MI site. You will direct manufacturing, facilities, planning, and materials management while building a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and safety.

You will lead a cross-functional organization, manage labor relations, and partner with commercial teams to optimize customers, margins, and delivery. Strong Lean/CI expertise and a track record of transforming operations are essential.

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