Plant Manager II

Regal Rexnord Corp; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) with matching

Life and AD&D coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp in Wichita Falls, TX, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead overall site performance with full P&L ownership. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) and a focus on continuous improvement, safety, and customer outcomes.

You will drive strategic direction, lead a high-performance organization, and collaborate with Commercial teams to align demand with operational capability, delivering year-over-year improvements and profitable

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing operations with broad exposure to supply chain, engineering, quality, inventory, safety and finance.
• 5+ years of people leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven cross-functional leadership and track record of measurable improvements.
• Strong Lean, RBS, and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Proven financial acumen and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility for all plant operations including manufacturing, facilities, planning, purchasing, materials management, and all site associates.
• Lead a cross-functional organization and execution plans aligning with objectives.
• Develop and coach plant leadership, strengthen bench talent and succession.
• Establish a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and transparency.
• Set a compelling vision with measurable goals and drive execution.
• Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG) performance.
• Own operational and financial outcomes including revenue and cash performance.
• Partner with division and central functions to ensure customer success.
• Engage teams through GEMBA walks, Kaizen events, and frontline coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Lean

RBS

Continuous Improvement

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain/Business

MBA or MS Engineering (preferred)

Job description

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

The Clutches & Brakes Division of the Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) segment is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead overall site performance for a business growing in excess of $35 million in Wichita Falls. This senior leadership role holds full operational, EHS, and P&L ownership for the plant and plays a critical part in shaping the site's strategic direction. The leader will provide handson leadership of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS), driving continuous improvement, operational transformation, and crossfunctional alignment particularly with the Commercial organization to ensure strong shipment execution, profitable growth, and exceptional customer outcomes.

The ideal candidate will foster a culture of Continuous Improvement and deliver year-over-year performance gains. This leader actively drives Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG) performance while ensuring seamless alignment between operations, commercial strategy, and customer requirements. They will contribute significantly to the development and execution of both short and longterm business strategies.

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 crossfunctional 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 saydo 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 longterm strategic objectives and shortterm tactical priorities, with strong emphasis on change management and operational excellence.

Drive Business Performance - SQDCG

• Increasing product portfolio by localizing for the US market.
• Lead and align the organization to the business's 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, including Revenue, Operating Income, and Cash performance.
• Manage budgets, spending, and cost structure to meet both short and longrange 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

(Plant General Manager expansion)

• 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, ontime 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 lifecycle 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 AllEmployee 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 crossfunctional 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.

Preferred

• Experience partnering directly with Commercial, Sales, or Customer-facing teams.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in union and nonunion environments.
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Aff Evenated 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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].

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.