Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader

About the role

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization in achieving SQDCG and financial objectives through effective application of Regal Business System (RBS) tools and methodologies that drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand current business objectives and financial targets, develop a vision for the site’s future operational and growth needs, and implement plans to achieve those outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by partnering with functional, business, and site leaders to assess existing processes, identify process or performance gaps, and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Lead and implement process improvements across the value stream to drive SQDCG performance using Lean concepts, including 5S, flow, standard work, point-of-use tools and materials, visual management, visual factory, single-piece flow, replenishment systems, transactional process improvements, defect reduction, and effective daily management.
• Manage a robust RBS review process for selecting, scoping, and prioritizing improvement initiatives (e.g., Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, Projects, and CI Talent) to ensure alignment with goals.
• Coach, mentor, and train site and functional team members on continuous improvement methods, leveraging subject matter expertise to build organizational capability.
• Demonstrate and foster a positive, solution-oriented mindset in the face of challenges, helping teams align around effective problem-solving.
• Act as a key resource and coach for process improvement and RBS deployment across the business, championing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business and inspire broad organizational followership to advance transformation toward the desired future state.
• Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics, along with operational processes, to develop impactful improvement strategies that drive performance.
• Identify, coach, and engage talent across the organization to apply RBS continuous improvement tools and methodologies, supporting both professional development and improved operational outcomes.

  Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, math or technical area related field. Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience with the Danaher Business System (DBS) or in mixed-model, low-volume/high-mix production environments.
  • Leverage Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent expertise).
  • Implement and measure site CI performance, KPIs and savings.
  • Experience with various lean maturity models.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Hands-on approach with a strong desire to be present on the plant floor and work directly with employees.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach employees on effective standards, best practices, and structured problem-solving methods, including 5 Why analysis.
  • Influence without authority and familiar with various change management methodologies, Kotter's 8-Step Process, Prosci ADKAR Model.
  • Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes, influence engagement, be a change agent, and drive teams toward solutions and decisions.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, operate tools, and reach with hands and arms. Frequent activities include standing, walking, and sitting. Occasional activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. This position requires the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a daily basis.