Regal Rexnord
Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
East Aurora, New York, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$135kDetected 8 days ago
Process ImprovementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsActuators
About the role
- This role ensures that Regal Business System (RBS) tools and standards are fully understood, effectively implemented, and consistently delivering the intended results.
- In close partnership with the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, you will help prioritize and focus efforts across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG).
Responsibilities
- Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of Regal Business System (RBS) tools and methodologies that drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and implement process improvements across the value stream to drive SQDCG performance using Lean concepts, including 5S, flow, standard work, point-of-use tools and materials, visual management, visual factory, single-piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvements, defect reduction, and effective daily management.
- Manage a robust RBS review process for selecting, scoping, and prioritizing improvement initiatives (e.g., Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects, and CI Talent) to ensure alignment with goals.
- Coach, mentor, and train site and functional team members on continuous improvement methods, leveraging subject matter expertise to build organizational capability.
- Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics, along with operational processes, to develop impactful improvement strategies that drive performance.
- The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS) or in mixed‑model, low‑volume/high‑mix production environments.
- Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent expertise).
- Experience with various lean maturity models.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
- Demonstrated ability to coach employees on effective standards, best practices, and structured problem‑solving methods, including 5 Why analysis.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
- Required Skills and Qualifications:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, operate tools, and reach with hands and arms.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, math or technical area related field. Industrial Engineering preferred.
- Ability to implement and measure site CI performance, KPIs and savings.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Hands‑on approach with a strong desire to be present on the plant floor and work directly with employees.
- Influence without authority and familiar with various change management methodologies, Kotter's 8-Step Process, Prosci ADKAR Model
- Ability to actively participate in team‑oriented processes, influence engagement, be a change agent, and drive teams toward solutions and decisions.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, math or technical area related field.
- Industrial Engineering preferred.
Compensation
- The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position.
- $100,000 to $135,000
- 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.
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
- Tuition Assistance
Equal opportunity
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
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