Director, Continuous Improvement
Core
Drive organizational change and process improvement to achieve business objectives by implementing the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) and continuous improvement methodologies across the Linear Motion Division.
Role type
Director of Continuous Improvement (Leadership)
Builds
Operational excellence, CI capability, and alignment to strategic priorities via Policy Deployment across manufacturing sites.
Domain
Industrial Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement / Lean Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> operational performance improvements (SQDCG, financial outcomes)
Required skills
Lean philosophy deployment, Policy Deployment, CI roadmap development, complex problem solving, connecting operational improvements to financial outcomes, talent development and coaching, structured problem-solving approach
Preferred skills
Project and program management (PMP, Prince II), Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt), High Mix / Low Volume and Low Mix / High Volume manufacturing experience
Technologies
80/20, Lean Leadership, Daily Management, KPI Leadership, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Transactional Process Improvements, Kanban, FMEA, RCCMs, X-Matrix, Bowlers
Responsibilities
Champion Lean philosophy across all functions and manufacturing sites; Develop and drive the divisional CI Roadmap; Lead, guide, and create solutions for highly complex problems; Connect operational improvements to financial outcomes; Participate in hiring and coaching of site CI leaders; Coach and train associates on CI tools and Lean leadership; Lead the creation of annual X-Matrix and oversee deployment plans; Manage charters, bowlers, and action plans.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence