Manager II, Production

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Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace and Defense business is on an upward trajectory, we are rapidly growing, and we have opportunities to add new team members. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a fantastic culture? It’s a Win, Win!

Brief Description

Regal Rexnord, a leading supplier in the Aerospace industry, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager II reporting to the Plant Manager. The primary responsibility for this position is to lead the operations of a $40 Million business that manufactures mechanical Aerospace components.  This individual will lead and provide superior manufacturing leadership to the production managers and maintenance personnel to enhance business performance in the areas of mfg. cost, output, safety, and quality improvements. The plant, which is located in Monticello, IN, manufacturers high quality Bearings used for Aerospace applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a group of Production Associates and Leads
• Monitor various metrics related to Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Cost/Productivity.  Take immediate actions as needed 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
• Continue to reduce lead times
• Drive employee development and grow cross-functional skill capabilities through implementation and support of cross training
• Support the continuous improvement activities to improve delivery and cost objectives.
• Support lean initiatives that support manufacturing operations – Rexnord Business Systems (RBS)
• Support facility safety initiatives
• Support quality initiatives that support manufacturing process improvements
• Support annual capital expenditures process for capacity growth, cost reductions, etc.
• Lead and drive Total Associate Engagement (TAE)
• Drive on time delivery metrics

Major Responsibilities:

Under the limited supervision of the Plant Manager, performs the following duties:

• Provides a central point of supervision for the operation of production activities that carries out plant objectives.
• Carries out plans & procedures to reach plant objectives.
• Strong project management approach with the ability to manage medium to long term project plans and lead teams to achieve the objectives
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to lead/drive through the change management cycle.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Maintains & achieves production schedule and takes appropriate action to clear away any difficulties that arise.
• Operates with Peers and subordinate to develop a high level of morale, loyalty, cooperation and discipline throughout the plant.
• Assists quality control to assure that established standards of quality accuracy and performance are maintained.
• Reviews expenditures of immediate activities. Suggests means of reducing costs and/or limits potential costs increase.
• Ability to effectively communicate in small to medium groups of diverse backgrounds as well as effective communication with various levels of management
• Proven track record of utilizing sound problem solving skill set and root cause analysis as method of metric driven performance improvements
• Reviews plant reports such as demos, effectivity, daily production, scrap, etc., to ensure operation is within budgeted allowances.
• Strong exposure and demonstrated track record of manufacturing in a lean environment especially in set-up reduction and standard work implementation
• Experience/Exposure in implementing lean daily management/visual management
• Performs special assignments as directed by the plant manager.
• Plans, organizes, and controls plant operations, utilizing the Regal Rexnord Business System and lean principles to achieve divisional objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash Flow.
• Design and implement necessary improvements to maintain a safe, clean, energy efficient and well-organized facility
• Through the Regal Rexnord annual Strategic Plan