Director, Continuous Improvement

The Director, Regal Rexnord Business System plays a pivotal role in in driving organizational change and process improvement to achieve our business objectives. The Aerospace Solutions Division within the Automation & Motion Control (AMC) segment is seeking a business and manufacturing professional to drive the implementation and maturity of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) and continuous process improvement. The Regal Rexnord Business System is a holistic approach to increase profitable growth through customer focus and optimal efficiency in our operations. RBS relies heavily on continuous improvement tools to transform our businesses and meet operational and financial objectives.

This position is focused on the deployment of RBS across the Aerospace Solutions Division to drive both short and long-term goals, and will partner closely with the Aerospace Solutions VP/GM, Operations Director and segment RBS team. The right candidate will drive a culture of Continuous Improvement while achieving year over year performance improvement. As a key member of the AMC RBS Team, this role will impact results and culture by establishing standards, institutionalizing management systems and ensuring effective problem solving skills (& tool capability) across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Continuous Improvement & Effective Problem Solving

• Support the organization in achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG) and financial objectives through effective application of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) tools and methodologies to achieve continuous improvement.
• Support Divisions 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.
• Develop, lead and drive CI Roadmap for the division and support the cascading to the sites for directional alignment. Skilled and experienced in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies and tactics.
• Coach, mentor, and train Regal Rexnord teammates on continuous improvement methods based on Subject Matter Expertise. Ability to both formally train and "stop and teach" while at Gemba.
• Lead and coach multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously though both a hands-on and influential approach.

• Work as an extended member of the AMC RBS team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business. Garner followership across the organization to progress the transformation to achieve the future state.
• Identify, coach, and develop talent across the division to leverage RBS Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies to support their professional advancement and improve the business's operational performance.
• Leads, guides, and helps create solutions for highly complex and 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. Applies knowledge of different techniques and practices to achieve desired results.
• Utilizes resources across work areas, departments, and businesses to create solutions.
• Understands the connection between operational improvements (e.g., machine productivity, labor productivity, lead time/turnaround time, quality, backlog, capacity, OEE, etc.) and financials (Revenue/TVOS, Cost, Cash, Margin)

Professional Experience/Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Advanced degree preferred (MS Engineering, MBA)
• 8-10 years relevant work experience across Continuous Improvement, Operations and General Management Positions (global and/or multi-site experience preferred)
• Project and program management expertise (PMP, Prince II, etc. preferred)
• Proficiency inchange management frameworks and application.
• Technical background in continuous improvement methodology and framework (Lean Six Sigma BlackBelt preferred)
• 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 to facilitate Kaizen-type events to produce measurable improvements (financial, service, quality, etc.)
• Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions
• Analytical skills to properly interpret data
• Leadership skills to develop and mentor cross functional teams for Continuous Improvement journey
• Policy Deployment and strategic planning experience a plus
  

Interpersonal/Leadership Skills

• Business & Financial Acumen
• Visionary Leadership
• Engaged and dynamic leadership
• Strategic and tactical skills
• Data driven decision making
• Go to GEMBA bias
• Strong cross-functional facilitation and teambuilding skills
• Regal Rexnord Values

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally this position is based in Downers Grove, IL
• Candidate is required to be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Candidate is required to be on-site in the Aerospace Solutions facilities 3-4 days a week
• Travel required (50-75%)

Expected Compensation: Base salary $175,000 - $200,000 with opportunity for variable compensation

• 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

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B 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.

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 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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