Hybrid Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

at Regal Rexnord

• Job title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Milwaukee, United States

About the role

• Senior Continuous Improvement Manager at Regal Rexnord overseeing kaizen events and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Value Stream map 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
• Build a CI culture across Regal Rexnord through coaching, training, mentoring and facilitating Kaizen workshops
• 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.
• Take ownership of change initiatives, from concept to completion, that will drive continuous improvements.
• 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.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain
• 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing, operations, processing, continuous improvement, experience leading/facilitating Kaizen events.
• 2 + years experience in Lean Manufacturing principles, RBS, or other form of TPS
• 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

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