Continuous Improvement Specialist II

Regal Rexnord•Erie, PA

About The Position

The Regal Business Systems (RBS) Specialist assists the RBS Site Leader driving operational excellence across all areas of the site supporting SQDCG (safety, quality, delivery, cost competitiveness, and Growth) through the effective application of the Regal Business System tools and methodologies, allowing the site to drive top line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability. The RBS Specialist is equal parts leader, coach, and doer who lives at Gemba where the work is done. The RBS Specialist will focus on the entire value chain from quote to cash for all revenue streams for the site.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in any STEM field, supply chain, Business, or Operations or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
3+ years of related experience in manufacturing, operations, processing, continuous improvement, or other related experience.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles, RBS, or other form of TPS is desired.
Creative and progressive thinker with excellent interpersonal skills (positive, persuasive, motivating) and able to communicate effectively with others at all levels in the organization.
Ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, test theories, research alternatives, and reach conclusions.
Skilled in collaborative problem solving.
Organized with the ability to prioritize activities to achieve short and long-term goals and objectives.
Flexible and adaptive approach to change.
Team player who can build partnerships while leading cross functional teams.
Self-motivation, drive, energy, and resilience.
Outstanding group facilitation, training, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles, RBS, or other form of TPS is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of the site continuous improvement roadmap and lead/facilitate the execution of the roadmap.
Lead/facilitate the implementation/sustainment of lean tools (Visual Management, 6S, TPM, kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, plan-do-check-act).
Support Model Value Stream planning and development (Vision and Challenges) and execution on supporting A3’s.
Support management in creating Policy Deployment, Bowlers, KPI’s and action plans.
Manage and report on the portfolio of Kaizen activities.
Oversee the success of the kaizen events, including: Planning of events with a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment/Model Value Stream and Daily Management Event execution; and sustainment of kaizen event results
Provide on-going master-level support and guidance on RBS principles/tools.
Act as change agent in challenging existing approaches and performance.
Shepherd implementation of RBS principles/tools to improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, and reduce operating costs and inventory.
Lead the development of strong problem-solving capability and capacity within the organization.
Provide direct support for Manufacturing Team Leader Development Program and other leadership development efforts.
Conduct and/or coordinate local training in RBS tools to deepen organization’s understanding and capability.
Maintain and improve lean knowledge through continuous education.
Manage key projects/programs for the business.
Assist other Regal Rexnord businesses and Corporate RBS Team in the development and implementation of RBS tools and processes.