[Hiring] Director, Continuous Improvement @Regal Rexnord

Role Description

This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements.

The Linear Motion Division (LMD) within the AMC segment is seeking a Director of RBS. Reporting to the President of the Division, this position will drive the implementation, maturity, and cultural adoption of RBS and continuous process improvement across the division.

• Drive operational excellence and develop CI capability.
• Ensure alignment to strategic priorities through Policy Deployment.
• Influence across manufacturing sites, functional teams, and the broader AMC organization.
• Establish standards and institutionalize management systems.
• Ensure effective problem-solving skills and tool capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Leadership and Standard Work:
  • Champion the Lean philosophy and its deployment across all functions and manufacturing sites.
  • Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of RBS tools and methodologies.
  • Develop and drive the divisional CI Roadmap and ensure alignment to site-level plans.
  • Lead, guide, and create solutions for complex problems requiring ingenuity and strong analytical skills.
  • Connect operational improvements to financial outcomes.
  • Participate in the hiring, development, and coaching of site continuous improvement leaders.
  • Utilize a team-oriented structured problem-solving approach to analyze current conditions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Capability and Talent Development:
  • Support Division and Site RBS leaders in maturing the Regal Rexnord Business System.
  • Coach, mentor, and train Regal Rexnord associates on CI 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.
  • 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 champions.
• Policy Deployment:
  • Lead the creation of annual X-Matrix and oversee the deployment plan via RBS charters, bowlers, and action plans.
  • Manage charters, bowlers, action plans, and monthly PD cadence.
  • Support Division Annual Improvement Priorities through effective application of RBS tools.

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, or Operations.
• Familiarity with Policy Deployment, its facilitation and implementation.
• Technical background in continuous improvement methodology and framework.
• Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate Kaizen-type events.
• Skilled in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies.
• Critical thinking skills to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be able to travel at least 50-75% of the time domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project and program management expertise (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: Regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

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.