Plant Manager

Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) is approximately a $5B publicly traded global manufacturer of electric motors and controls, electrical components and power transmission products serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. The company has approximately 29,000 global associates with significant operations in the US, Mexico, Europe, China, and India. Regal Rexnord Corporation is the result of a merger between Regal Beloit Corporation and Rexnord’s PMC business which was completed in 2021. The headquarters for Regal Rexnord is located in Beloit, WI with an executive satellite office in Rosemont, IL.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 conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing.Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. Join our team to create a better tomorrow togetherBrief DescriptionThis position is responsible for all start-up operations of a 100 associate greenfield site. This includes hiring a staff, establishing process & policies, shop floor layout, and related tasks to start a new manufacturing site. Post start-up, this position is responsible for all functions required to manage a manufacturing plant with a focus on continuous improvement. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that we satisfy our customers by profitably and safely delivering high quality products on time while driving for a culture that is aligned to Regal Rexnord’s values. The position reports directly to the Director of Operations for the Aerospace Division and reporting to the position are Manufacturing, Quality, Production Planning, Purchasing, Human Resources, Finance, EH&S, and RegalRexnord Business Systems (Lean Manufacturing).Key Accountabilities- Ensures all activities required for a plant start-up are completed per the project plan- Plans, organizes, and controls plant operations, utilizing the Regal Rexnord Business System and lean principles to achieve divisional objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash Flow.- Design and implement necessary improvements to maintain a safe, clean, energy efficient and well-organized facility- Through the annual Strategic Planning and Strategy Deployment processes, define improvement priorities which have the greatest impact to customers, stakeholders and associates; deploy strategy to team and engage team- Represents operations in the Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning (SIOP) process- Leads the business including the Engineering, Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Customer Service, RBS, and Finance functions consistent with the annual operating plan for the Rexnord Aerospace Division- Pro-actively analyzes operational metrics, making and driving process improvements within manufacturing, supply chain, and sourcing- Supports divisional growth strategy through improved manufacturing cost, capacity, and process flexibility.- Fosters a culture of Total Associate Engagement- Manages and improves salaried and hourly performance through exceptional utilization of the performance ownership process through goal setting, training, development, and performance evaluation.- Travel 10%-15%- Responsible for ensuring overall adherence by all associates to site quality systems and AS9100 specificationEducation- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Operations; an MBA/MBO or ME is a plusDesirable Experience, Capabilities and Success Factors- Previous experience leading greenfield plants in Mexico- Strategic AND tactical leader with strong communication skills- 8-10 years of direct experience in business and operations leadership within a large, professionally managed metal manufacturing and assembly company.- Strong track record of implementing operations Continuous Improvement using lean tools such as Value Stream Maps, 6S, Standard Work, Kanban, Single Piece Flow, Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Production Preparation Process (3P), Strategy Deployment, Visual Management, and Daily Management- Demonstrated senior level experience leading operational teams to achieve significant and quantifiable business results- Strong team building skills and the proven ability to work with a diverse group of people- Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and executive management- Ability to drive