Director, Continuous Improvement
Job Location:
Downers Grove, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) plays a pivotal role in driving organizational change and process improvement to achieve our businessobjectives.TheLinear MotionDivision(LMD)within theAMCsegmentisseeking aDirector ofRBS.Reporting to thePresidentof theDivision thisposition willdrive theimplementationmaturity and cultural adoptionof RBS and continuous process improvementacross the division.
This leadership positionis focused on the deployment of RBS across the Division to drive both short and long-term goals and will partner closely with LMDsleadership team as well as the AMCRBS team. The right candidate will driveoperational excellence develop CI capability and ensure alignment to strategic priorities through Policy Deployment.Thisleaderinfluences acrossmanufacturing sites functional teams and the broader AMC organization to deliver year-over-year performance improvement.As a key member of the AMC RBS Team this rolewillimpactresults and culture byestablishingstandards institutionalizing managementsystemsand ensuring effective problem-solving skills (& tool capability) across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous ImprovementLeadershipandStandard Work
Champion the Leanphilosophy and its deployment acrossall functions andmanufacturing sites.
Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financialobjectivesthrough effective application of theRBStools and methodologies to achieve continuous improvement.
Develop and drivethe divisionalCI Roadmap andensure alignment to site-level plans.
Lead guide and help create solutions forhighly complexand multi-faceted problems requiring ingenuity creativity innovation and strong analytical skills. Problems are unique and require a thorough understanding of operating unit policies and practices. Applyknowledge of different techniques and practices to achieve desired results
Connectoperational improvements (e.g. machine productivity labor productivity lead time/turnaround time quality backlog capacity OEE etc.)to financial outcomes(Revenue/TVOS Cost Cash Margin).
Participate in the hiring development and coaching of site continuous improvement leaders.
Utilize a team-oriented structured problem-solving approach to analyze current conditions diagnose problems andidentifyimprovement opportunities.
Capability andTalent Development
Support Division and Site RBS leaders in maturing the Regal Rexnord Business System through the development of skills capabilities and engagement driving impact to the next level.
Coach mentor and train Regal RexnordassociatesonCI tools and Lean leadership.
Develop RBS capability through formal training and stop-and-teach coaching at Gemba.
Lead and coach multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously through both a hands-on and influential approach.
Engage and influence teams at all levels to drive momentum toward the future state.
Identify coach and develop talent; build a strong bench of RBS tool championsacross the division toleverageRBS Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies to support their professional advancement and improve the businesss operational performance.
Policy Deployment
Leadthe creation of annual X-Matrix andoversee the deployment plan via RBS charters bowlers andaction plans.
Manage charters bowlers actionplansand monthly PD cadence.
Support Division Annual Improvement Prioritiesthrough effective application ofRBStools and methodologies to support Policy Deployment initiatives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a technical field; Advanced degree preferred (MS Engineering MBA)
8-10 years relevant work experience across Continuous Improvement Business Systems orOperations (global and/or multi-site experience preferred)
Familiarity withPolicy Deployment itsfacilitation and implementation.
Technical background in continuous improvementmethodologyand framework
Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20 Lean Leadership including Daily Management KPI Leadership Standard Work Gemba Walks Value Stream Mapping 6S Transactional Process Improvements Kanban/replenishment systems FMEA Advanced Problem Solving RCCMs
Demonstrated ability tofacilitateKaizen-type events to produce measurable improvements (financial service quality etc.)
Skilled and experienced in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies and tactics.
Critical thinking skills to properlyidentifyproblem area & potential solutions
Demonstrate the Regal Rexnord Values; Integrity Responsibility Diversity Engagement & Inclusion Customer Success Innovation with Purpose Continuous Improvement Performance Passion to Win and Sense of Urgency
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Must be able to travel at least 50-75% of the time domestically and internationally as
Preferred Qualifications
Project and program managementexpertise(PMP Prince II)
Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g Green Belt or Black Belt)
Experience with High Mix / Low Volume and Low Mix / High Volume manufacturing
Physical Demand and Work Environment
Physical Demands while performing the duties in this job the employeeis regularly required tousehands;reach withhands and arms; and talk and hear.The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stand walk and sit.
Work Environment the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.
Expected salary: $160000 - $190000 annually. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the companys base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors including but not limited to the physical worksite location candidates skill set level of experience education and internal peer compensation comparisons.
- 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 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 .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
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About Company
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.
