Senior Continuous Improvement Project Manager

The Senior Continuous Improvement Project Manager supports operational excellence across the Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) Commercial, Sales, and Marketing functions. This role focuses on identifying performance gaps, analyzing data, and executing Lean-based improvement initiatives. The Project Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to drive measurable outcomes, enhance processes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Analysis

• Conduct root cause analysis and data-driven assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support Kaizen events, CI workshops, and Lean training sessions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Work documentation.
• Apply PDCA methodology to drive sustainable solutions.
• Monitor and report on CI metrics and KPIs.

Project Support

• Collaborate on CI projects, providing analytical insights and execution support.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to track performance and highlight trends.
• Document project outcomes and lessons learned for knowledge sharing.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Marketing teams to gather data and understand pain points.
• Translate business challenges into actionable improvement plans.
• Support alignment of CI efforts with strategic goals through Policy Deployment.
• Act as a CI resource to functional teams, helping build internal capability.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience preferred in Continuous Improvement, Business Analysis, or Process Optimization.
• Experience supporting Kaizen events and Lean initiatives preferred.

Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required (Black Belt a plus).
• Data analytics or visualization certification (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Lean, PDCA, and CI methodologies.
• Effective communicator with ability to present insights to stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and grow.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Location & Travel

• Milwaukee, WI – 111 W Michigan St
• Hybrid work model
• Travel: ~10%

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. 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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