Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader
Downers Grove, IL 
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Job Description

The Sr. Rexnord Business System (RBS) leader must have an operational focus. This position deploys strategy by focusing on implementing Lean Methodologies and driving business breakthroughs, Kaizen events, and team development within our business units. We strive for operational excellence across all functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and Six Sigma principles. The Sr. RBS leader plays an active role in driving accelerated operating and financial performance through continuous process improvement and execution of breakthrough strategies. The Sr. RBS leader will have alignment to a strategic business and work closely with the business unit to deliver strategic initiatives. Emphasis is on leadership, continuous improvement skills and culture building that will lead to self- sustaining capabilities at domestic and international locations. This position has high visibility with the site leadership team and reports directly to the Plant Manager. Strong leaders within the RBS group are typically direct successors to major functional leadership roles in Operations, and Commercial areas as well as Plant manager, and Operations Director roles.

Business Unit

Rexnord Aerospace supplies high performance spherical and cylindrical bearing, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to commercial air transport markets. Our products are engineered to meet stringent requirements and are specified in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures. Our global customer base includes major engine and airframe OEMs, tier suppliers and aircraft operations.

Responsibilities

  • Drives tangible and measurable improvements of key processes through the leadership, training and mentoring of a team.
  • Assist teams in developing a Lean Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives.
  • Coach and mentor various associates in the use of various Lean tools, concepts and practices around RBS.
  • Directly supports a site in achieving strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events, assessments and providing guidance through the lean transformation process.
  • Develop and upgrade RBS materials.
  • Identifies and shares best practices across.
  • Work with the Operations Director and other functional leaders as a "thought leader" to define current state situation, assess gaps in process, capabilities, & talent, while assisting in the development of the future state in line with strategic plans

Leadership Competencies

  • Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Experience and Skill Required

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, operations management, or related discipline
  • Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills
  • A minimum of five years of manufacturing experience, preference for experience working in a variety of operationally focused functions such as Operations, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, etc.
  • At least three years of hands on experience implementing LEAN tools and concepts in a manufacturing environment
  • Travel up to 10%
  • Extensive knowledge of the Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma
  • Preferred Aerospace experience working in a shop that manufactures metal components a plus
  • A continuous improvement mindset demonstrated by using LEAN tools to make business improvements with tangible financial results
  • Proficiency in time and project management
  • This position requires the application to be a US Person with an US permanent residence. A US Person which is a US Citizen or Green Card holder

"This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position".

Rewards

Competitive Hourly Wage
Matching 401(k) contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings Accounts
Critical illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and an EAP
Educational Reimbursement

How To Apply

Internal Associates must sign into career site , click Login, enter Username and Password then apply and upload a current resume. RegalRexnord associates must be in good standing for consideration for job openings. This includes satisfactory or above ratings in job performance and no corrective actions, PIP's, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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's 30,000 associates around the world 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 small, 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 is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit .

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, age, ancestry, national origin, 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 or policy statement, please email . 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 .

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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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