Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Regal Rexnord; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA and FSA

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Life & AD&D

Paid Leaves

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Production Manager (2nd Shift) to lead assigned manufacturing value streams, align staffing with demand, and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives on the floor.

You will lead Daily Management and Gemba walks, develop supervisors, and execute continuous improvement initiatives, while partnering with Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7–10 years lean manufacturing/ops experience.
• 5+ years leadership in machining/manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or precision machining preferred.
• Strong ability to lead safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
• Knowledge of Lean, Daily Management, Gemba, and problem solving.
• Proven talent development and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent planning, capacity, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and make timely decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned manufacturing value streams, second shift supervisors, and production associates.
• Attain safety, quality, yield, delivery, productivity, cost, and inventory objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable targets and implement action plans.
• Lead Daily Management, Tier reviews, and Gemba walks with timely feedback.
• Plan production priorities and optimize staffing, machines, and capacity.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality.
• Drive cost reduction, efficiency, yield, and waste elimination.
• Lead continuous improvement events and corrective actions.
• Communicate results and conditions to associates and leadership.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly operating data for decision making.
• Develop talent and ensure succession planning across shifts.
• Provide training and development to maximize productivity.
• Complete performance reviews and manage HR-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, export control requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• <b>Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person'...</b>

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Daily Management

Gemba

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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

Brief Description

The Production Manager (2nd Shift) provides leadership for assigned manufacturing value streams, functional machining areas, and production associates. This role is accountable for executing Strategy Deployment and Daily Management objectives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation support, inventory, and associate engagement. The position directs second-shift manufacturing activities to achieve operational goals while maintaining compliance with company, customer, regulatory, and safety requirements.

The Production Manager establishes priorities, aligns staffing and capacity with production demand, and works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and other support functions. The role leads Daily Management and Gemba activities, monitors operational performance, addresses gaps through structured action plans, and communicates conditions, trends, risks, and results to associates and leadership.

This position develops supervisors and associates, ensures effective training and succession planning, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability. The Production Manager is expected to combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution, sound judgment, and visible floor leadership. This position is located in Simi Valley, California.

Essential Functions

• Lead assigned manufacturing value streams, functional machining areas, supervisors, leads, and production associates on second shift.
• Ensure attainment of Safety, Quality, Yield, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Inventory objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable improvement targets and develop, execute, and monitor action plans to close performance gaps.
• Lead Daily Management, Tier reviews, and Gemba walks; provide timely feedback, remove barriers, and reinforce accountability at all levels.
• Plan production priorities and optimize the utilization of personnel, machines, tooling, and available capacity based on customer demand and operational requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to improve capacity, equipment reliability, process capability, efficiency, and profitability.
• Drive cost reduction, operating efficiency, yield improvement, productivity, and waste elimination initiatives that reduce manufacturing cost and improve gross profit.
• Plan and lead continuous improvement and Regal Business System (RBS) events, including structured problem solving and follow-through on corrective actions.
• Communicate daily results, production priorities, quality concerns, safety issues, staffing needs, business conditions, and other critical information to associates and leadership.
• Gather, maintain, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly operating information to document results and support fact-based decisions.
• Ensure assigned areas are staffed with competent personnel and develop supervisory and technical talent so qualified successors are available for key positions.
• Provide training, coaching, feedback, and development opportunities that improve associate capability and maximize productivity across production departments.
• Complete performance reviews and partner with Human Resources on associate relations, attendance, performance, and corrective action matters in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, quality, export control, company, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• "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."

Desirable Capabilities and Success Factors

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; an MBA or technical master's degree is preferred.
• Seven to ten years of experience in lean manufacturing or operations with a record of progressive responsibility.
• At least five years of leadership experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing or precision machine shop environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, inventory, and associate engagement performance.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Daily Management, Gemba, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proven ability to develop talent, coach leaders, manage performance, and build effective teams across shifts and functions.
• Strong planning, capacity management, project management, and execution skills with demonstrated results.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, and make timely decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and leadership.
• Creative and strategic thinker who can translate objectives into practical, disciplined execution.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Expected Base Salary Range: [$100,000 - $150,000]

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

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]. 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].

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