Continuous Improvement RBS Site Leader Senior

Scope of Role Regal Rexnord is seeking a Continuous Improvement RBS Site Leader Senior for Commercial Gearing’s production facility in Apodaca, Mexico. The location is a +$100M business with ~160 non-union associates. This is a critical role that drives operational excellence and growth-focused operations strategy for the site, while providing hands‑on leadership to a cross functional team. Within the site, this position will support the organization with achieving SQDC (safety, quality, delivery, cost‑competitiveness), through the effective application of the Regal Business System tools and methodologies to allow the plant to drive top line revenue growth and bottom‑line profitability. The leader will help develop and implement long and short‑term strategic plans to meet the plants’ Targets to Improve (TTIs), drive significant plant Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements, and partner closely with the site management teams while supporting the maturity and application of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) which includes 80/20 methodologies and Continuous Improvement. This role reports directly to the site business leader and will frequently interact with US functional and Division leaders. Strong proficiency in English (verbal, written, and presentation) is necessary for success. The work arrangements are fully onsite. Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence & Effective Problem Solving Manage a robust Regal Business System review process for selecting, scoping, and prioritizing improvement initiatives (i.e. Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects and CI Talent) to achieve business goals and objectives. Partner with the site leadership team to understand the business objectives and financial targets, develop a vision for the site's future operational/growth needs, and implement a plan to achieve those outcomes. Provide subject matter expertise across the organization by partnering with functional, business and site leaders to assess current processes and identify process/performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Lead and implement process improvement across the value stream to drive SQDCG measures utilizing key lean concepts to include: Lean Conversion (5S, flow, standard work, tools/materials at point of use and visual management), visual factory, single (best) piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvement techniques, defect reduction, and effective daily management. Analyze and assess business metrics (SQDCG and financials) and processes across the business to develop impactful improvement strategies. Energize and engage the organization to progress in long term improvement actions while meeting today's business performance needs. Balance strategy and tactics, helping the organization evolve and achieve its growth ambitions. Actively lead and engage all members of the organization in proactively identifying, diagnosing, and solving even the most complex business problems utilizing a fact‑based, team‑oriented and structured approach. Exemplify a positive attitude in the face of adversity to solve problems and align teams around effective problem solving. Identify, coach and engage talent across the business to leverage RBS Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies to support their professional advancement and improve the business's operational performance. Train, mentor and build Continuous Improvement knowledge, skills and methodologies across the organization with key stakeholders. Serve as a vital resource and coach for guiding process improvement and RBS deployment across the business with a bias for action and a say‑do mindset. Lead and role‑model the culture and mindset of continuous improvement across the organization. Professional Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, preferably in Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of 7 years of related and progressive work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is required, including 3+ years with Continuous Improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Proven knowledge and successful application of multiple CI tools is required: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Problem Solving. Skilled and experienced with translating and operationalizing a strategic vision into actionable plans and deliverables. Able to influence without authority and gain buy‑in across the organization to progress the transformation to achieve the future state. Strong analytical skills required to assess key business metrics, trends and situations. Advanced critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area and potential solutions. Demonstrated ability to train, teach, coach and develop others, specifically in CI tools and methodologies. Advanced English language proficiency is required. Able to travel domestically and internationally as required. Critical Competencies Strategic Thinking: Capable of creating and achieving a desired future state (vision) through influence on company values, individual and group goals, execution of plans, value reinforcements, and systems. Business Acumen: Strong operational acumen and understanding of financial concepts. Change Agent: Capable of leading change through a sense of urgency, pride, and respect for people in all aspects of the business. Anticipates and manages dynamic situations, understands impact, and ensures alignment of resources and costs. Leadership: Able to manage “down and in” as well as “up and out”; mentor and develop others; diplomatically manage conflict; promote teamwork; engage and inspire others; and work collaboratively to influence, gain support, and achieve results. Customer‑Centric: Understands customer needs for products and services and translates those needs into business strategy. Executive Presence: Able to establish confidence and credibility through conspicuous composure with the organization, customers, and partners. Teamwork/Collaboration/Global Interface: Able to work effectively with individuals across and at all levels of the organization to accomplish company goals; seamlessly work with global counterparts and culturally sensitive; contributes to and accepts the team’s decisions; able to subordinate personal objectives to the objectives of the company or team. Judgment and Decision‑Making: Employ rational, thoughtful, and data‑enabled reasoning to high‑pressure/high‑stakes situations. Read and influence behaviors and recommend actions to drive a culture of operational excellence from top to bottom. Communication: Present ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate with key stakeholders in a proactive, concise, and compelling manner to counsel, provide guidance and influence as appropriate. Constantly communicate on core values and encourage behaviors aligning with our values. Initiative: Set the example for urgency and achievement orientation by embodying a strong work ethic and passion to excel. Work with a clear sense of urgency to meet business and customer needs for responsiveness with a focus on on‑time‑delivery and lead time. Regal Rexnord Values: Role model for Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr