Director, RBS

Regal Rexnord Corporation (“Regal Rexnord”) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the automation, medical, aerospace, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end-markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, distributors, and directly to end-users. With two transformative mergers and acquisitions over the past 3 years, Regal Rexnord is now a ~$7B company with 30,000 associates globally.

Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow with sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Automation & Motion (“AMC”) is one of three business segments in the company. It produces industry-leading integrated high performance precision motion control solutions for future-focused, critical applications in Medical, Aerospace, Automation, Material Handling, and Power Management. Additionally, AMC provides end-to-end conveying systems for Food, Beverage, and Healthcare applications.

Regal Rexnord Business System (“RBS”) plays a pivotal role in driving organizational change and process improvement to achieve our business objectives. The Linear Motion Division (“LMD”) of AMC is seeking a Director of RBS. Reporting to the VP/GM of the Division, this position will drive the implementation and maturity of RBS and continuous process improvement.

This leadership position is focused on the deployment of RBS across the Division to drive both short and long-term goals and will partner closely with LMD’s leadership team, as well as the AMC RBS team. The right candidate will drive a culture of Continuous Improvement while achieving year-over-year performance improvement. As a key member of the AMC RBS Team, this role will impact results and culture by establishing standards, institutionalizing management systems and ensuring effective problem-solving skills (& tool capability) across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement and Standard Work

• Champion the Lean philosophy and its deployment across manufacturing sites and in all functions.
• Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of the RBS tools and methodologies to achieve continuous improvement
• Develop and drive CI Roadmap for division and support the cascading to the sites for directional alignment
• Lead, guide, and help create solutions for highly complex and multi-faceted problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and strong analytical skills. Problems are unique and require a thorough understanding of operating unit policies and practices. Apply knowledge of different techniques and practices to achieve desired results
• Understand the connection between operational improvements (e.g., machine productivity, labor productivity, lead time/turnaround time, quality, backlog, capacity, OEE, etc.) and financials (Revenue/TVOS, Cost, Cash, Margin)

Capability and Skill Building  

• Support Division and Site RBS leaders in maturing the Regal Rexnord Business System through the development of skills, capabilities, and engagement driving impact to the next level.
• Coach, mentor, and train Regal Rexnord teammates on continuous improvement methods based on Subject Matter Expertise. Ability to both formally train and "stop and teach" while at Gemba.
• Lead and coach multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously through both a hands-on and influential approach.
• Garner followership across the organization to progress the transformation to achieve the future state.
• Identify, coach, and develop talent across the division to leverage RBS Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies to support their professional advancement and improve the business's operational performance.

Policy Deployment

• Manage the creation of annual X-Matrix and oversee the deployment plan via RBS charters, bowlers, and action plans.
• Support Division Annual Improvement Priorities through effective application of RBS tools and methodologies to support Policy Deployment initiatives.
• Run the monthly cadence of Policy Deployment activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; Advanced degree preferred (MS Engineering, MBA)
• 8-10 years relevant work experience across Continuous Improvement, Business Systems, or Operations (global and/or multi-site experience preferred)
• Familiarity with Policy Deployment, its facilitation and implementation.
• Technical background in continuous improvement methodology and framework
• Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Lean Leadership, including Daily Management, KPI Leadership, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Transactional Process Improvements, Kanban/replenishment systems, FMEA, Advanced Problem Solving, RCCMs
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate Kaizen-type events to produce measurable improvements (financial, service, quality, etc.)
• Skilled and experienced in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies and tactics.
• Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions
• Demonstrate the Regal Rexnord Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Candidate is required to be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR compliance (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Must be able to travel at least 50-75% of the time domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Project and program management expertise (PMP, Prince II)
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g, Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience with High Mix / Low Volume and Low Mix / High Volume manufacturing

Physical Demand and Work Environment

Physical Demands – while performing the duties in this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work Environment – the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person,' which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States.

Salary expectations $160,000 - $200,000 + Incentives. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.