Production Manager II

** The Company
** Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), is a leading manufacturer of automation solutions, electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products serving markets throughout the world. The company is comprised of four business segments:
Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Industrial Systems and Power Efficiency Solutions. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and has over 220 manufacturing, sales, and service facilities across the globe.
** Aerospace Business Units
** Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions supplies engineered high performance spherical and cylindrical bearings, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to the commercial air transport, regional aircraft, business aircraft, helicopter and military aircraft markets for use in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures.  Our aerospace bearing and seal products consist of rolling element airframe bearings and bearing tooling sold under the Shafer(R) and Tri-Roller(R) brand names, Teflon lined polymeric bearings sold under the Tuflite(R) brand name, slotted entry, split ball and split race bearings sold under the PSI(R) brand name, self-lubricating machinable lined bearings and coatings sold under the Rexlon(R) brand name and mechanical seals sold under the Cartriseal(R) brand name.

Gears and electrical components sold under the Micro Precision(R) brand name. Our global customer base includes all major engine and airframe OEMs, as well as major Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers to the engine and airframe OEM’s and through our FAA approved repair stations we support major MRO and aircraft operators with repair and overhaul capabilities.

Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and direction to the seal team of Production Associates and Leads
* Monitor various metrics related to Safety, Productivity, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Take immediate actions as required to ensure goals are met
* Ensure customers receive high quality products that are delivered on time
* Develop and provide performance feedback to Associates and make various employment related decisions
* Drive ownership of Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost to shop floor associates and production managers
* Demonstrate strategic thinking in regards manufacturing capabilities and capacity
* Support lean initiatives that support manufacturing operations – Rexnord Business Systems (RBS)
* Utilize lean manufacturing tools & principles to reduce lead times, improve delivery and reduce costs
* Utilize 80/20 tools & principles to reduce lead times, improve delivery and reduce costs
* Drive employee development and grow cross-functional skill capabilities
* Identify and lead facility safety improvement initiatives
* Champion quality initiatives that support manufacturing process improvements
* Support annual capital expenditures process for capacity growth, cost reductions, etc.
* Lead Total Associate Engagement (TAE)
* Play a key role in AS9100 QMS support and leadership in the Seal Value Stream Leadership Competencies
* Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
* Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
* Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
* Persuades – Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
* Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Experience and Skill Required* “Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.”
* Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or related technical field
* Three to five years of previous supervisory experience in manufacturing processes –…