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Regal Rexnord

Sr. Director Operations, Linear Motion Division

Regal Rexnord, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516


The Linear Motion Division, $400m global business, with 1,600 associates within the $2B Automation & Motion Control (AMC) Segment of Regal Rexnord is seeking a

Sr. Director of Operations . This is a critical role to both create and drive a growth-focused operations strategy.

Reporting to the VP/GM of the Linear Motion Division, this Operations Sr. Director will lead operations across 10 plants located across the United States, Mexico, St. Kitts, Sweden, Germany & China, with a strong execution mindset, as well as be a key member of the division leadership team.

Within each site, this leadership position will drive the discipline of SQDC (safety, quality, delivery, cost-competitiveness), to allow the division to grow top line revenue growth and bottom line profitability. The leader will develop and implement long and short-term strategic plans to meet Division Targets to Improve (TTIs), drive significant plant Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements, partnering closely with the site leadership teams while deploying the application of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) which includes 80/20 methodologies and Continuous Improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Excellence & Effective Problem Solving

Lead the Division operations team to deliver on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly, quarterly, and annually.Set and achieve short and long-term SQDCG and financial objectives by implementing a strategic vision that is broken into actionable strategies and tactics. Direct activities across all plants, providing leadership to Production, Quality, Purchasing, Human Resources and Finance. Knows what good looks like and has the ability to coach and develop a leadership team.Ensures accountability and enables the predictability of the outcomes of each plant. Determine root cause of delivery, quality or other issues quickly and effectively put counter-measures in place to support.Lead and drive the Regal Rexnord Business System which includes 80/20 and Continuous Improvement for the Division. Skilled and experienced in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies and tactics, that can be cascaded to every manufacturing facility. Drive a CI mindset, with clear future factory visions, to significantly improve productivity and efficiency across all plants and drive employee engagement.Establish and sustain strong plant floor visual and daily management, GEMBA culture, problem solving methodologies and lean flow.Develops controls and critically reviews results of operation in reference to planned objectives.

P&L Leadership - Business Partner

Ability to work as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business.Partners with VP/GM and leadership team on the overall strategy of the business, supports the establishment of an X-matrix, and drives policy deployment initiatives, aligned to operations with urgency and a high say/do.Responsible for synthesizing action plans, timelines and budgets for project and product goals and adjusting these plans accordingly to effectively respond to changing demands of the business.

Talent Management

Develop a high-performance team by engaging, coaching and developing team members, and by driving accountability and ownership at all levels. Builds a team where all site leaders are top talent, with a strong say/do and continuous improvement mindset.Serve as an advocate for our top talent, building strong succession plans to enable increased velocity, be a champion of promoting diversity and inclusion in and across the organization.

Professional Experience/QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited University10+ years manufacturing operations experience; including plant management with experience from a best-in-class manufacturer5+ years leadership experience positions within Continuous Improvement and/or OperationsProven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, & Problem SolvingStrong operational and financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to lead multiple locationsCritical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutionsDemonstrates the Regal Rexnord Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of UrgencyMust be able to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS Engineering, MBA, etc.)Multi-Site Management ExperienceGlobal Management ExperienceGeneral Management Experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug CoverageSpending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)Paid Time Off and Holidays401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer ContributionsLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid LeavesTuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

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 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. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company’s 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, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. 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.

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.

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.

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