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Position Overview
Reporting to the Director, Plant Manager, The Operations Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) objectives. This leader develops supervisors, drives continuous improvement initiatives, improves operational performance, and partners across the business to support customer commitments and profitable growth. The ideal candidate will be a visible shop-floor leader with strong Lean Manufacturing and people leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
- Lead daily operations to deliver on key performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
- Translate business objectives into actionable operational plans and ensure disciplined execution
- Monitor production or service outputs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize cost structure
- Establish standard work and ensure adherence to best practices
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and operational teams
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and development
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent capability building
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and prevention strategies
- Ensure adherence to quality systems, policies, and regulatory requirements
Performance Management & Analytics
- Establish and track KPIs; leverage data to drive decision-making and performance improvements
- Prepare and present operational performance updates to senior leadership
- Use metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Commercial teams to optimize end-to-end operations
- Support new product introductions, process changes, and capital projects
- Align operational priorities with customer requirements and business needs
Financial & Resource Management
- Manage operational budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels
- Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 7–10+ years of progressive operations experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and supervisors
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence frameworks
- Experience with ERP systems and operational data analysis
- Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Leadership Competencies
- Proven ability to lead through others and drive operational accountability
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
- Results-oriented with strong execution discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MBA or related field)
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in multi-site or complex operational environments
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced operational environment with regular presence on the floor/site
- May include extended hours, shift support, or travel depending on business needs
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 7-10+ years of progressive operations experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and supervisors
- Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence frameworks
- Experience with ERP systems and operational data analysis
- Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication skills
- Master's degree (MBA or related field)
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in multi-site or complex operational environments
Regal Rexnord Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Regal Rexnord and has not been reviewed or approved by Regal Rexnord.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes PPO and high-deductible/HSA options plus dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with FSA/HSA and wellness or tobacco-free incentives. These offerings are described consistently on the company’s careers pages.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is included alongside life and AD&D, plus short- and long-term disability coverage. Recent postings reiterate the 401(k) match as part of the standard package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family leave, adoption assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program are part of the package. Several materials also reference floating holidays that complement core leave options.
Regal Rexnord Insights
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.
