Continuous Improvement Manager

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Columbia City, IN
In-Office
Energy • Renewable Energy
The 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 Manager 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 manager 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • B.S. Degree required, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain
  • 5+years of related experience in manufacturing, operations, processing, continuous improvement, or other related experience.
  • 2 + years experience in Lean Manufacturing principles, RBS, or other form of TPS is desired
  • Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, Visual Daily Management, Kanban/Replenishment systems, FMEA, Advanced Problem Solving

Critical Competencies:

  • Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, Visual Daily Management, Kanban/Replenishment systems, FMEA, Advanced Problem Solving
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • 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.
  • Proven experience leading cross functional teams.
  • Self-motivation, drive, energy, and resilience.
  • Outstanding group facilitation, training, communication, and presentation skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
8,232 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

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.

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