Director, Continuous Improvement at Regal Rexnord in Downers Grove, IL

Director, Continuous Improvement Location: Downers Grove, Illinois, United States Work Model: This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements. ____________________ 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 theimplementation, maturity, 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 LMD’sleadership 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 business's 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: Bachelor’s 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 asrequired 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: $160,000 - $190,000 annually. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's 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, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies: 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.