Senior Director, Operations

The Motion Control Systems ("MCS") Division of AMC is seeking a Senior Director of Global Operations. Reporting to the VP/GM of the Division, this growth-focused leader will lead operations across 5 plants located across the United States, Mexico, Czech Republic & China, and be a key member of the division leadership team.

Location: Preference is for the role to be based in Radford, VA (relocation provided), but will consider remote candidates as well.

Position Overview: 

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Operations to oversee and optimize our global operations. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing large-scale operations, driving efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams across multiple regions. 

Key Responsibilities  

Operational Excellence & Effective Problem Solving 

• Lead the Division operations team to deliver on Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly, quarterly, and annually.  

• Set and achieve short and long-term SQDCG and financial objectives by implementing a strategic vision that is broken into actionable strategies and tactics.  Knows what good looks like and has the ability to coach and develop a leadership team. 

• Ensures accountability and enables the predictability of outcomes for each plant.  Determines root cause of issues quickly and effectively puts countermeasures in place to support improvement.   

• Lead and drive the Regal Rexnord Business System which includes 80/20, lean principles, and Continuous Improvement.

• Skilled and experienced in decomposing a strategic vision into actionable strategies and tactics, that can be cascaded to every manufacturing facility. 

• Establish and sustain strong plant floor visual KPI’s and daily management, a GEMBA culture, and robust problem-solving methodologies.  

P&L Leadership - Business Partner 

• Ability to work as a member of the leadership team to develop and communicate a future vision for the business. 

• Partners with VP/GM and leadership team on the overall strategy of the business, supports the establishment of a Policy Deployment X-matrix, and drives PD initiatives, aligned to operations with urgency and a high say/do. 

• Responsible for synthesizing action plans, timelines and budgets for projects/goals and adjusting these plans accordingly to effectively respond to changing demands of the business. 

Talent Management 

• Develop a high-performing team by engaging, coaching, and developing team members, and by driving accountability and ownership at all levels.  Builds a team where all site leaders are top talent, with a strong say/do and continuous improvement mindset. 

• Serve as an advocate for our top talent, building strong succession plans to enable increased velocity.  Be a champion of promoting diversity, engagement, and inclusion in and across the organization. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited University in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field 
• 10+ years manufacturing operations experience; including plant management with experience from a best-in-class manufacturer 
• Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, & Problem Solving 
• Strong operational and financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to lead multiple locations 
• Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem areas & potential solutions 
• Demonstrates the Regal Rexnord Values; Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency 
• Must be able to travel at least 30% of the time domestically and internationally as required 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced degree (MS Engineering, MBA, etc.) 
• Multi-Site Management Experience 
• Global Management Experience 
• General Management Experience 

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.

Expected salary: $200,000 - $230,000 annually + incentives. The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

• 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

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.

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. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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