Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Scope of Leadership Role

The Operations Manager is a hands-on leader of overall production operations who will drive day to day shop floor performance over multiple value streams at Florence, KY over 3 shifts. This critical role will be responsible for ensuring the manufacture of products in planned quantities, at budgeted cost, and of desired quality while following required safety protocols.

The Operations Manager will also actively support Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) initiatives to enable continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process and elevate the site to a 'center of excellence' for the Coupling Division and a destination of choice for external customers.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Partner with Plant Manager and Division Operations leadership to develop and implement long-term operations strategy which results in sustainable SQDC improvements that benefit stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with business leadership to align strategic initiatives (including new product development and new product introduction) that achieve financial goals.
• Manage daily production activities to achieve goals and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Build processes and structure to support improvement and sustain gains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional resources that impact and support the value stream, to convert customer specifications into a functional product that aligns with business objectives, quality requirements, and cost objectives.
• Understand current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities. Manage product movement in and/or out of internal operations as business needs change.
• Oversee and lead analysis and planning of workforce utilization, manpower planning, workflow, and design of equipment layout and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Evaluate production and quality problems, provide guidance and assistance with resolving issues, and facilitate actions to implement permanent corrective actions, including technical support and instruction for new manufacturing procedures. Use KPI's to make data driven decisions and drive problem solving activities.
• Display commitment to customers and internal stakeholders by proactively communicating, taking ownership of risks/issues, and facilitating effective outcomes in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Regal Rexnord policies at both the corporate and local level, including the Company's Safety Policy to facilitate a safe working environment and achieve related EHS metrics.

People Management and Development

• Manage and develop direct reports and all associates to maximize their contribution to the success of the business and fully develop their talent and career potential and encourage long term retention.
• Actively lead broader production team by maintaining a regular presence on the plant floor.
• Drive positive culture change through engagement action planning, compliance with safety behaviors, accountability of performance/quality/productivity expectations, recognition and celebration of accomplishments, and a regular cadence of communication to all levels of the production team.
• Partner with HR on talent acquisition, workforce capability and effectiveness, performance management, talent management, and corrective action recommendations.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead activities and projects to support continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Create and enforce sustainable daily management practices with emphasis on repetitive structure, data-driven frequent touches, and Gemba focus.
• Lead root cause analysis/counter measure implementation to resolve SQDC gaps.
• Lead lean initiatives to seek out improvement opportunities and achieve target results and process improvements focused on internal and external Voice of the Customer (VOC).
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Roadmap / Operational Excellence / Strategic Planning process to define improvement priorities which have the greatest impact to customers within the broader business strategy.
• Make fact-based decisions on priorities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, hiring, compensation, and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) within the budget parameters.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or a technical discipline is required. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years in manufacturing with at least 3 years of leadership experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Production, Materials, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement.

Critical Competencies

• Business Acumen: Familiarity with financial concepts including financial forecasting, variable overheads (scrap, MRO, freight), manpower planning, and overall budget monitoring and control. Strong understanding of how to create strong processes for monitoring and controlling as well as pull the right levers to achieve KPI targets
• Change Agent: Capable of leading change through a sense of urgency, pride, and respect for people in all aspects of the business. Anticipates and manages dynamic situations, understands impact, and ensures alignment of resources and costs
• Customer Centric: Understands customer needs for products and services and translates those needs into business strategy.
• Executive Presence: Able to immediately establish confidence and credibility through conspicuous composure with the organization, customers, and partners.
• Teamwork/Collaboration/Global Interface: Able to work effectively with both direct and indirect (those outside the formal line of authority) individuals and organizations to accomplish company goals; seamlessly work with global counterparts and is culturally sensitive; takes actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributes to and accepts the team's decisions; able to subordinate personal objectives to the objectives of the company or team.
• Leadership: Proven ability to drive change, build trust, instill confidence, promote teamwork, engage and inspire others, work collaboratively; mentor and develop direct reports to achieve their highest potential; and influence professional relationships throughout the organization, regardless of level or reporting relationship.
• Developing Talent: Develop team members' skills, competencies, and confidence by planning effective development activities related to current and future positions and needs.
• Organizational Awareness: Use knowledge of systems, situations, and culture within the company to work closely with and influence functional support organizations to effectively achieve goals.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Employ rational, thoughtful, and data-enabled reasoning to high pressure/high stakes situations. Read and influence shop floor behaviors and make tough decisions when necessary to drive a culture of operational excellence from top to bottom.
• Communication: Presents ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to simplify and communicate complex topics to hourly and/or non-technical team members. Constantly communicates on core values and encourages behaviors aligning with values.
• Continuous Improvement: Strong knowledge and practitioner of lean principles, methodologies, and application of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, & Problem Solving
• Initiative: Set the example for urgency and results orientation by embodying a strong work ethic and passion to excel. Works with a clear sense of urgency to meet customer needs for responsiveness with a focus on on-time-delivery and lead time.
• Regal Rexnord Values: Role model for Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency