Continuous Improvement Manager - Site Lead

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Thomson Power Systems   (a Regal Rexnord company) is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for use in the Power Generation Industry for over 50 years. As we expand into a new facility near Arlington, TX, we're seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Site Leader to work closely with our Plant Manager and the other leaders to build and grow this new facility. This role partners directly with the Plant Manager and site leadership to establish daily management routines, standard work, visual controls, and sustainable continuous improvement practices. You will be highly visible on the shop floor, coaching leaders and operators, driving problem-solving, and turning ideas into practical improvements. We are looking for a change agent who challenges the status quo with respect, leverages data and technology, and builds simple, scalable processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and engagement. Key Responsibilities Build and implement daily management systems, standard work, visual controls, and accountability routines Lead shop-floor engagement—observe work, coach teams, and reinforce behaviors Facilitate improvement events to reduce waste, improve flow, and drive performance Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, HR) to build scalable processes Use data and digital tools to improve operational performance Develop problem-solving capability (root cause analysis, action planning, follow-through) Lead value stream mapping, process design, and continuous improvement roadmaps Track and sustain improvement initiatives and results Train and coach leaders to embed continuous improvement into daily work Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field 5+ years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement Hands-on experience implementing lean principles in a plant environment Strong shop-floor presence and ability to coach all levels Knowledge of lean tools (VSM, 5S/6S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis) Ability to translate strategy into daily execution Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills Preferred Qualifications Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or equivalent experience Experience with plant startups, transformations, or new line installations Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools, ERP/MES systems, or automation Experience in industrial, electrical, or discrete manufacturing environments Proven ability to develop leaders and sustain operating systems What Sets You Apart Hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor Strong facilitator across cross-functional teams Able to bring structure to a startup environment Practical and data-driven in implementing change Builds trust, drives accountability, and delivers measurable results Why This Role Shape a new manufacturing site from day one Direct visibility and influence with site leadership Build systems that define how the plant operates Drive a modern, data-enabled manufacturing environment Work Location Onsite – Arlington, TX (shop-floor presence required) #LI-KM2 Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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