Operations Manager II

Warner Electric LLC

Columbia City (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

Spending accounts (HSA, FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k Retirement Plan with Matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corporation in Columbia City, Indiana, seeks an Operations Manager II to lead a high-visibility manufacturing operation focused on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coach teams, implement Lean improvements, manage budgets, and partner with Supply Chain to optimize flow within a 100,000-square-foot facility employing ~300 team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
6+ years manufacturing experience with 5+ years in people leadership.
Proven Lean, continuous improvement, and safety ownership.
Strong communication and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Lead safety culture and OSHA/EPA compliance.
Direct daily manufacturing operations across value streams.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned to revenue goals.
Ensure product quality and operational excellence in high-mix environments.
Manage budgets and resources to meet financial targets.
Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize flow using Lean.
Drive continuous improvement focusing on cost and lead times.
Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.
Improve equipment reliability via preventive maintenance.
Monitor performance with metrics to drive improvements.
Foster accountability and open communication.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

People Leadership

Safety Compliance

Operational Excellence

Budget Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

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

Position Overview

The Brakes & Clutches Division within Regal Rexnord's Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) segment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager II to lead manufacturing operations at our Columbia City, Indiana facility. Our Columbia City site is a well-established, approximately 100,000-square-foot manufacturing operation employing nearly 300 team members. The facility manufactures industry-leading electromagnetic clutches and brakes that power critical applications across lawn and garden equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, and other power transmission markets worldwide. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a manufacturing professional who is passionate about developing teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will directly influence business performance while shaping the future growth of a facility that plays a critical role within Regal Rexnord's global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a culture of safety and environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and Regal Rexnord standards.
Direct day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple value streams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Develop and execute operational strategies that support revenue goals, customer commitments, and long-term business objectives.
Ensure consistent product quality and operational excellence within a high-mix manufacturing environment.
Manage operating budgets and resources to achieve financial targets and drive profitable growth.
Partner with Supply Chain to optimize production flow, inventory management, and material availability using Lean and pull-system methodologies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, productivity gains, lead-time improvement, waste elimination, and operational efficiency.
Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance functions to ensure alignment with site and business objectives.
Improve equipment reliability and operational performance through effective preventive maintenance and capital investment planning.
Utilize operational and financial metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, and productivity.
Champion Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and other cost improvement initiatives to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
Develop organizational capability through leadership coaching, succession planning, workforce development, and employee engagement.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and open communication throughout the facility.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in people leadership roles leading supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and accountability for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost performance.
Demonstrated success developing talent, coaching leaders, building high-performing teams, and leading organizational change initiatives.
Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets, operational performance, and resources to achieve strategic and financial objectives.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, align cross-functional teams, and execute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing systems, including cellular manufacturing, flow manufacturing, and pull-based replenishment methodologies.
Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and supporting new product launches in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success driving cost reduction and operational improvements through VAVE, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience leading capital projects, equipment investments, and facility improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, capacity, and operational performance.

Restrictions

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. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

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 Affinitive 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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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 Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") 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 approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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