Thomson Power Systems a Regal Rexnord company has been at the forefront of electrical power solutions for over 50 years. We design and manufacture critical products from Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switches to Power Distribution Units that keep businesses homes and essential infrastructure running when it matters most. Our solutions power Commercial Industrial Residential and Critical Power environments where reliability isnt optionalits missioncritical. At Thomson youll be part of a team that delivers dependable performance drives innovation and makes a realworld impact every day.
The Opportunity:
As we expand into a new manufacturing facility near Arlington TX were offering a rare opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Leader to build a sitelevel program from the ground up. Rather than inheriting existing systems this role has the opportunity to shape how continuous improvement problemsolving and operational excellence are embedded from day one. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to establish strong quality systems improve processes and resolve issues quickly and effectively through structured datadriven problem solving.
The Continuous Improvement Leader will own the sites improvement roadmap and lead initiatives focused on safety quality delivery and cost performance. This role facilitates kaizen events advances daily management practices and strengthens problemsolving capabilities throughout the addition you will oversee highimpact crossfunctional projects that support strategic objectives and provide leadership support in daily operations and issue resolution. This is a highly visible opportunity for a handson leader who thrives on building systems developing people and driving sustainable results in a growing manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Support site leadership in developing and executing the continuous improvement roadmap including monthly priorities and actionable improvement plans aligned with business objectives
Partner with plant leadership to support execution of the Annual Operating Plan with a strong focus on understanding business metrics and driving highimpact improvements using an 80/20 mindset
Lead and support value stream planning and development including defining futurestate vision identifying challenges and executing improvements through A3s and structured problemsolving
Manage track and report on the portfolio of continuous improvement and kaizen activities across the site
Ensure the successful planning and execution of kaizen events by maintaining a dynamic improvement funnel aligned with value streams daily management and site priorities
Serve as a subjectmatter expert and coach on continuous improvement principles and tools providing ongoing guidance to leaders and teams
Act as a change agent by constructively challenging existing approaches and performance to drive better outcomes
Lead the implementation of continuous improvement practices to improve safety quality ontime delivery and to reduce operating costs and inventory
Build strong problemsolving capability across the organization by coaching leaders and teams and supporting leadership development programs
Conduct and coordinate local training to strengthen organizational understanding and application of continuous improvement tools
Continuously develop lean and continuous improvement expertise through ongoing learning and education
Lead and manage key crossfunctional projects and improvement programs that support strategic business goals
Collaborate with other business units and corporate teams to share best practices and support broader continuous improvement initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferable in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
Minimum of five years of related experience in manufacturing operations processing continuous improvement or a related environment
Two or more years of experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles or other Toyota Production System (TPS) based methodologies preferred
Demonstrated success applying a range of continuous improvement tools such as Pareto (80/20) analysis value stream mapping 6S standard work visual daily management Kanban or replenishment systems FMEA and structured problemsolving methods
Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 .
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email 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
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.