Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader

API Delevan, Inc.

East Aurora (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

Spending accounts (HSA and FSA)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k with matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a Senior Site Continuous Improvement Leader to drive a steady stream of business process improvements at the East Aurora site. You will implement Regal Business System tools, partner with Plant Manager, and elevate site maturity in applying DBS to achieve superior financial performance.

You will lead, coach, and train colleagues on lean methods, 5S, standard work, and problem‑solving while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth objectives are met across the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, math or technical field.
Industrial Engineering preferred.
7+ years of DBS or mixed‑model, low‑volume/high‑mix production experience.
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent).
Ability to implement and measure CI performance, KPIs and savings.
Experience with lean maturity models.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Hands-on plant floor involvement and coaching on standards.

Responsibilities

Drive SQDCG and financial objectives using RBS tools and methodologies.
Collaborate with leadership to define vision and plans for site growth and operations.
Coach and train teams on continuous improvement methods and problem solving.
Lead improvements across value streams using Lean concepts and visual management.
Manage RBS review process to align projects with goals and roadmap.
Energize organization to sustain long‑term improvements while balancing execution.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Black Belt

KPI tracking

Change management

Kotter ADKAR

Travel up to 25%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Job description

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Site Continuous Improvement Leader who will drive a steady pipeline of business process improvement initiatives that directly support the site’s strategic and tactical objectives. This role ensures that Regal Business System (RBS) tools and standards are fully understood, effectively implemented, and consistently delivering the intended results. As the Sr. Site Continuous Improvement Leader, you will lead, influence, train, and elevate the site's maturity in applying the RBS. In close partnership with the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, you will help prioritize and focus efforts across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG). Your leadership will contribute to achieving financial performance that exceeds stakeholder expectations and supports profitable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of Regal Business System (RBS) tools and methodologies that drive continuous improvement.
Partner with the leadership team to understand current business objectives and financial targets, develop a vision for the site’s future operational and growth needs, and implement plans to achieve those outcomes.
Serve as a subject matter expert by partnering with functional, business, and site leaders to assess existing processes, identify process or performance gaps, and uncover improvement opportunities.
Lead and implement process improvements across the value stream to drive SQDCG performance using Lean concepts, including 5S, flow, standard work, point-of-use tools and materials, visual management, visual factory, single-piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvements, defect reduction, and effective daily management.
Manage a robust RBS review process for selecting, scoping, and prioritizing improvement initiatives (e.g., Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects, and CI Talent) to ensure alignment with goals.
Coach, mentor, and train site and functional team members on continuous improvement methods, leveraging subject matter expertise to build organizational capability.
Demonstrate and foster a positive, solution-oriented mindset in the face of challenges, helping teams align around effective problem-solving.
Act as a key resource and coach for process improvement and RBS deployment across the business, championing a culture of continuous improvement.
Energize and engage the organization to advance long‑term improvement initiatives while meeting current business performance requirements, balancing strategic direction with tactical execution.
Collaborate as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business and inspire broad organizational followership to advance transformation toward the desired future state.
Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics, along with operational processes, to develop impactful improvement strategies that drive performance.
Identify, coach, and engage talent across the organization to apply RBS continuous improvement tools and methodologies, supporting both professional development and improved operational outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, math or technical area related field.
Industrial Engineering preferred.
7+ years of relevant experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS) or in mixed‑model, low‑volume/high‑mix production environments.
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent expertise).
Ability to implement and measure site CI performance, KPIs and savings.
Experience with various lean maturity models.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Hands‑on approach with a strong desire to be present on the plant floor and work directly with employees.
Demonstrated ability to coach employees on effective standards, best practices, and structured problem‑solving methods, including 5 Why analysis.
Influence without authority and familiar with various change management methodologies, Kotter's 8-Step Process, Prosci ADKAR Model.
Ability to actively participate in team‑oriented processes, influence engagement, be a change agent, and drive teams toward solutions and decisions.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
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.

Expected Base Salary Range

Expected Base Salary Range: $100,000 to $135,000 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, operate tools, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent activities include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. This position requires the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a daily basis. Work Environment Noise levels are typically low to moderate. This position involves working in both office and manufacturing environments.

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 Affiliated 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.

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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.

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