Production Manager

Production Manager I

Brief Description

Regal Rexnord, a leading supplier in the Aerospace and Defense industry, is seeking a Production Manager who will report directly to the Plant Manager and manage the production operations for a 65 associate, $12 Million, Aerospace business that manufactures a variety of gears. The Production Manager owns the metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, total associate engagement, cross training and continuous improvement, to include 5S. The Production Manager is responsible for driving improvements in all of the aforementioned metrics as well as developing the shop floor Team Leaders and Associates to improve their technical skills, take ownership of their areas, and function as a cohesive, independent group.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive Safety Awareness and Improvements
• Verify Associates adherence to all quality procedures
• Ensure daily maintenance of the SQDC reporting by each department
• Implement Operations OTD Countermeasures
• Own the Performance Review process for each associate and give regular performance feedback
• Verify completion of TPM activities in each department and drive equipment downtime issues to resolution
• Lead and maintain 5S activities and standards
• Lead communication meetings with shop teams
• Coach and empower Team Leaders and Associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and Teams
• Ensure timely flow of orders through the shop
• Develop and lead effort to cross train associates
• Maintain employee timekeeping and attendance

Job Requirements, Capabilities, and Success Factors

• Four year college degree (or related experience) and a minimum of five years manufacturing experience in an aerospace manufacturing (machine shop) environment
• Experience with metal manufacturing to include grinding, hobbing, shaping preferred; experience with gear manufacturing is a big plus
• Minimum three years supervisory or applicable experience
• Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership style and ability effectively escalate production and personnel issues to get them resolved in a timely fashion
• Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
• Ability to maintain an even demeanor in the face of adversity and exemplify strong, confident and fair leadership
• Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts and the benefits of cellular manufacturing
• Working knowledge OSHA Safety Regulations
• Ability to gather data and facts around operational issues and formulate and execute an action plan to systematically eliminate these issues
• Support weekend supervision coverage

• 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's 30,000 associates around the world 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 small, 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 is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit .

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, age, ancestry, national origin, 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 or policy statement, please email . 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 .

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.