Operations Manager 2

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

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Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the production and maintenance functions across all shifts, ensuring products are manufactured in the planned quantities, at the expected quality level, within budget, and in accordance with all safety requirements.

This position translates production and sales plans into effective manufacturing execution to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDCG) objectives. The Operations Manager provides leadership and guidance to Production Superintendents and Supervisors and works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and other operational areas to align priorities, resources, and production requirements.

The role also leads daily operational execution through Visual Daily Management by Business Unit and Value Stream, drives short- and long-term problem resolution, and supports continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost reduction, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production and maintenance activities across all shifts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth objectives.
• Translate production and sales plans into effective manufacturing execution.
• Coordinate and direct production teams to streamline processes and improve operational performance.
• Ensure the proper operation and availability of production lines, machinery, and equipment.
• Optimize labor, equipment, materials, and other manufacturing resources while maintaining established quality standards.
• Lead Business Unit and Value Stream teams to deliver area-specific operating results.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement effective countermeasures when performance is below target.
• Drive waste reduction, productivity improvement, cost control, and achievement of business objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets and manufacturing headcount.
• Lead maintenance priorities, including preventive, corrective, and autonomous maintenance programs.
• Ensure the availability of critical equipment and spare parts needed to support the production plan.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and development support to Production Superintendents, Supervisors, and other direct reports.
• Provide recommendations related to hiring, promotions, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with functional and operational leaders to understand current and future product requirements and integrate those needs into manufacturing plans.
• Develop and support plans, cost estimates, and schedules for manufacturing activities and operational improvement initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost reduction, and growth.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, operational standards, and performance metrics.
• Promote a strong culture of accountability, problem-solving, industrial safety, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, materials, manufacturing engineering, quality, or a related operational function.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, assembly lines, and production standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams and managing operational performance.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively across functional areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Availability to travel as business needs require.
• Current passport and U.S. visa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading Business Units or Value Streams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Visual Daily Management and performance indicators to drive operational results.
• Experience managing production and maintenance operations across multiple shifts.

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.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.