Scope of leadership role
Directly supports efforts to drive a culture of continuous improvement. This role has responsibility for managing kaizen events and other improvement activities as directed by Site Staff, Policy Deployment, Model Value Stream, and Daily Management. The RBS Specialist will also take a leading role in developing the organization’s breadth and depth in RBS tools with a particular focus on building problem solving capability. This specialist will also manage key projects involving cross functional teams to support strategic initiatives and key development programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Model Value Stream planning and development (Vision and Challenges) and execution on supporting A3’s.
- Support management in creating Policy Deployment, Bowlers, KPI’s and action plans.
- Manage and report on the portfolio of Kaizen activities.
- Oversee the success of the kaizen events, including:
- Planning of events with a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment/Model Value Stream and Daily Management
- Event execution; and sustainment of kaizen event results
- Provide on-going master-level support and guidance on RBS principles/tools.
- Act as change agent in challenging existing approaches and performance.
- Shepherd implementation of RBS principles/tools to improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, and reduce operating costs and inventory.
- Lead the development of strong problem solving capability and capacity within the organization. Provide direct support for Manufacturing Team Leader Development Program and other leadership development efforts.
- Conduct and/or coordinate local training in RBS tools to deepen organization’s understanding and capability.
- Maintain and improve lean knowledge through continuous education.
- Manage key projects/programs for the business.
- Assist other Regal Rexnord businesses and Corporate RBS Team in the development and implementation of RBS tools and processes.
Critical Skills
- Creative and progressive thinker with excellent interpersonal skills (positive, persuasive, motivating) and able to communicate effectively with others at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, test theories, research alternatives, and reach conclusions. Skilled in collaborative problem solving.
- Organized with the ability to prioritize activities to achieve short and long-term goals and objectives.
- Flexible and adaptive approach to change.
- Team player who can build partnerships while leading cross functional teams.
- Self-motivation, drive, energy, and resilience.
- Outstanding group facilitation, training, communication, and presentation skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain
- 2-5 years of related experience in manufacturing, operations, processing, continuous improvement, or other related experience.
- 1+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing principles, RBS, or other form of TPS is desired.
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.
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What We Do
All 29k+ associates at Regal Rexnord have a shared purpose: Create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. We are a leading, global manufacturer of airflow, motion control, power transmission, and power generation solutions used in commercial, industrial and residential settings.
You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyor systems that keep e-commerce flowing. Regal Rexnord is comprised of four operating segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide. For more information, visit RegalRexnord.com.
