Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Description

The Rexnord Business Systems (RBS) Manager is the lean manufacturing/continuous improvement Manager. This person will provide tactical/strategic implementation of all elements of the Rexnord Business System encompassing practical application of lean operations, operational excellence and six sigma tools and processes across all aspects of the business. In this position, successful candidates will make immediate contributions through enhancing key business processes that add value to Our Customers, Our Shareholders, and Our Associates. Focus will be on improving operational excellence aspects of commercial operations, manufacturing operations and supply chain in regards to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity/Efficiency, and overall Profitability. This position will be responsible to learn the Rexnord Business System and the RBS Blueprint, to adopt the Rexnord standards, and apply & uphold the expectations set by these standards. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations for Energy Sector.

• Improve key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, productivity, gross profit, inventory and EBITDA by implementing, supporting & leading lean and continuous improvement activities.

• Promote and facilitate shop floor work flow analysis and implement standard work to achieve improvement priorities in a sustainable manner via process based improvements.

• Create future state improvement roadmaps with clear executable plans that are in line with the business strategies or KPI improvement needs.

• Coordinate and track the monthly strategy deployment activities and initiatives in support of meeting Business Metrics, Annual Improvement Priorities (AIPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Drive “best practices” in all areas of responsibility and lead teams to drive breakthroughs.

• Lead efforts to reduce set-up time and machine downtime to increase throughput in order to achieve and sustain 95% OTD through RBS process based kaizen.

• Educate, engage, and empower future leaders by creating and facilitating lean daily management training and development programs.

• Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization’s Lean Implementation Plan (Standard Work, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles).

• Oversee organizational participation in lean initiatives to achieve RBS metrics.

• Drive associate participation (including process experts) in RBS initiatives. Institutionalize problem solving tools to address and resolve problems in a systemic way.

• Promote GEMBA teaching and leadership skills to drive associate engagement.

• Lead AIPs as part of the organizations breakthrough Strategic Deployment process.

• Set high expectations and challenge the organization to achieve best in class performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 7+ years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment with assignments in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement.

• Proven track record of driving results

• Demonstrated ability to teach/train in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Kaizen tools & processes

• Hands-on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and transactional areas including “big picture” improvements.

• Experience analyzing and defining road maps for improvement in manufacturing, supply chain, commercial operations and other business functions

• Travel less than 50% to other Rexnord facilities

• Based out of Auburn, AL

Additional Information

• Excellent analytic, communication, presentation, & facilitation/training skills

• Fluent in computer skills (spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.

• Ability to influence and lead change throughout the organization.

• Team oriented with the ability to influence others.

• Passionate about problem solving and executing improvements within the business

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.