Plant Manager

API Delevan, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership

Hold full responsibility for all plant operations, including manufacturing, facilities, planning, tactical purchasing, materials management, and all site associates. Lead a cross‑functional organization and operational value streams by setting objectives, building execution plans, reinforcing daily management routines, and implementing corrective actions to ensure customer success. Develop and coach the plant leadership team, strengthening bench talent, succession depth, and leadership capabilities. Build a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability, transparency, and a strong say‑do ratio. Establish a compelling organizational vision with measurable goals and lead the organization in executing against that vision. Foster a learning culture that seeks out performance gaps, challenges the status quo, embraces change, and continuously improves as both a business and a team. Align the organization around both long‑term strategic objectives and short‑term tactical priorities, with strong emphasis on change management and operational excellence.

Union and Labor Relations

Build and maintain a professional, constructive working relationship with union officers, stewards and represented associates. Administer the collective bargaining agreement consistently and partner closely with Human Resources and Legal on interpretation, employee relations and labor strategy. Lead grievance handling, investigations, corrective action and dispute resolution through timely, well‑documented and consistent processes. Participate in labor‑management meetings and support collective bargaining, contract negotiations and agreement implementation. Coach supervisors and managers on contract administration, respectful communication and consistent application of workplace policies. Anticipate workforce and labor‑relations risks and maintain continuity of operations. Drive Business Performance – SQDCG Increasing product portfolio by localizing for the US market. Lead and align the organization to the business’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded. Serve as the champion of all EHS efforts; ensure associate and product safety are the top priority while driving a culture of safety and sustainability. Lead the daily/weekly/monthly business management cadence to drive performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth. Own operational and financial outcomes for an approximately $44 million annual sales plan, including revenue, operating income, cash, budgets, spending, capital investment and cost structure. Manage budgets, spending, and cost structure to meet both short‑and long‑range business objectives. Partner with Division, Segment, Central Functions, and sister sites to ensure Regal Rexnord and customer success. Collaborate with business leadership to establish and deliver annual operating budgets, including capital investments. Drive operational speed by eliminating waste, compressing lead times, improving throughput, and applying RBS principles. Deliver year‑over‑year cost reduction (target of 3%+ net of inflation), improve inventory turns, and optimize working capital. Communicate plant performance clearly and frequently to key internal stakeholders. Establish and execute a site Continuous Improvement roadmap, leading high‑cadence reviews that sustain momentum. Actively engage with teams through GEMBA walks, kaizen events, and frontline coaching.

Commercial Alignment & Customer Partnership

Serve as the operational counterpart to the Commercial team, ensuring tight alignment between customer demand, operational capability, and profitable growth objectives. Participate in joint SIOP/S&OP processes, translating customer forecasts and commercial strategies into clear operational plans. Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Product Management to optimize lead times, service levels, on‑time delivery, customer mix, and product profitability. Provide operational insights that inform pricing, quoting, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and customer commitments. Support customer visits, audits, and strategic account reviews to strengthen relationships and ensure transparency around plant capabilities. Partner on New Product Introductions (NPI), product transitions, product life‑cycle management, and product line simplification to improve margin and responsiveness. Ensure Commercial strategy, operational execution, and supply chain alignment work in lockstep to maximize customer value and business performance.

People Leadership

Build and retain high‑performing teams; recruit, onboard, develop, and motivate top talent at all levels. Provide ongoing coaching and timely, constructive feedback to reinforce performance and growth. Communicate frequently and consistently with associates, including leading All‑Employee Meetings. Create an inclusive environment that supports associate engagement, development, and retention.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with broad exposure to supply chain, engineering, quality, inventory, safety, and finance from a similar machining background.
• 5+ years of experience in people leadership within a manufacturing operations environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Strong capability with Lean, RBS, and/or Continuous Improvement systems.
• Proven financial acumen and experience managing departmental or plant‑level budgets.
• Demonstrated plant‑level labor‑relations experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, including collective bargaining agreement administration and grievance management.
• Preferred Experience partnering directly with Commercial, Sales, or Customer‑facing teams.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Background in leading operations through transformation, restructuring, or modernization.

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 Affiliation 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].

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Equal Employment Opportunity Posters 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.

At Regal Rexnord, our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion.

Our values frame our culture - a shared understanding of how we think and act relative to our key stakeholders. Integrity Responsibility Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion Customer Success Innovation with Purpose Continuous Improvement Performance Passion to Win ….with a Sense of Urgency