Senior Manager, RBS (Continuous Improvement Leader)

Ralliant; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant in Hollister, CA seeks a Senior Ralliant Business System Leader to implement the Ralliant Business System across the organization and drive the Kaizen roadmap, event execution, and Champion progression, reporting to the VP of RBS.

You will lead Lean Kaizen events, mentor teams, and develop an effective Kaizen funnel with weekly reviews and 30/60/90-day updates while collaborating with PacSci EMC and other sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in operations or a continuous improvement-focused business system.
• Proven results with Lean / Kaizen / continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results.
• Skilled in leading change, and driving ongoing improvements across the value streams.
• Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Proficiency in fundamental lean tools, structured problem solving, value stream mapping, and Kaizen facilitation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Coach, lead and implement key RBS tools and processes across site to accelerate innovation, growth, and operational results
• Train, coach, and mentor team members through Lean Kaizen events, structured problem solving, shop floor improvements, and RBS training – and challenge leaders in the organization to hold their teams accountable to growing in competency in the above
• Drive the site to create and support SME funnel and monitor and provide feedback on SME development toward Champion level capability.
• Promote and sustain an RBS culture across all departments through communications, coaching, training, and business support to improve employee awareness of opportunities to engage RBS to win as a team
• Challenge site leaders to build and execute an RBS roadmap aligned to policy deployment, business objectives, and KPI targets and partner with them to execute
• Help lead site’s Operations Reviews and Daily Management Reviews to identify gaps, and identify RBS tool and concepts that teams can use to drive improved results
• Develop, deploy, and manage an effective Kaizen funnel to prioritize opportunities and sustain throughput with weekly reviews and 30, 60, 90-day report outs
• Facilitate benchmarking and best-practice sharing with other PacSci Teams and Ralliant Operating Companies

Skills

Lean Kaizen

Structured problem solving

Shop floor improvements

RBS training

Change leadership

Data-driven decisions

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Ralliant Business System Leader (RBSL), Hollister, leads the implementation of the Ralliant Business System across the organization to deliver short- and long-term results. The role creates and drives the Kaizen roadmap, event execution, and Champion progression throughout site, across the other RBSL’s and reports to the VP of RBS.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coach, lead and implement key RBS tools and processes across site to accelerate innovation, growth, and operational results
• Train, coach, and mentor team members through Lean Kaizen events, structured problem solving, shop floor improvements, and RBS training – and challenge leaders in the organization to hold their teams accountable to growing in competency in the above
• Drive the site to create and support SME funnel and monitor and provide feedback on SME development toward Champion level capability. Identify and drive focus on Fundamental SME needed for the site.
• Promote and sustain an RBS culture across all departments (not just operations) through communications, coaching, training, and business support to improve employee awareness of opportunities to engage RBS to win as a team
• Challenge site leaders to build and execute an RBS roadmap aligned to policy deployment, business objectives, and KPI targets and partner with them to execute
• Help lead site’s Operations Reviews and Daily Management Reviews to identify gaps, and identify RBS tool and concepts that teams can use to drive improved results
• Develop, deploy, and manage an effective Kaizen funnel to prioritize opportunities and sustain throughput with weekly reviews and 30, 60, 90-day report outs
• Facilitate benchmarking and best-practice sharing with other PacSci Teams and Ralliant Operating Companies

Characteristics

• Hands-on, meticulous, and capable of seeing the big picture
• Able to break down problems and complex situations into actions that drive progress
• Strong bias for action and passion for getting things done correctly
• Strong communication, training, and facilitation skills; capable of influencing others
• Highly skilled at priority setting and followership
• Capable of driving action and continuous improvement while operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Deep passion for / mastery of lean methods and exemplary demonstration of RBS principles (i.e. Win as one team, Solve problems, Learn by doing, Unlock growth, and Own our future.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in operations or a continuous improvement-focused business system
• Proven results with Lean / Kaizen / continuous improvement
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results
• Skilled in leading change, and driving ongoing improvements across the value streams
• Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data to drive decisions and improvements
• Proficiency in fundamental lean tools, structured problem solving, value stream mapping, and Kaizen facilitation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

125,160.00- 232,440.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.