VP, Continuous Improvement - Corporate Functions

Location: Rosemont, IL or Milwaukee, WI highly preferred. Remote candidates will be considered.

Travel Requirements:

If Rosemont/Milwaukee based, up to 25% travel.

If remote, up to 65% travel.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced senior leader to lead the development and execution of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across Enterprise Functions and Shared Services, including Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, Supply Chain, Business Development, Customer Service, and Legal. This role will champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in non-manufacturing environments, driving a culture of continuous improvement and delivering sustainable performance gains aligned with enterprise strategy.

As a key member of the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) enterprise team, the VP will serve as a strategic partner to Executive Leadership Team functional leaders—supporting transformation efforts, institutionalizing standards, and building problem-solving capabilities across functions to enable ongoing growth and year-over-year performance improvement.
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of CI strategies across Shared Services functions to drive operational excellence and efficiency. 

• Serve as a thought leader and architect for CI programs, emphasizing Lean and Six Sigma principles tailored to service-based environments.

• Partner with functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that align with enterprise objectives.

• Establish and institutionalize management systems and standards that support a culture of continuous improvement.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance service delivery, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.

• Mentor and coach leaders and teams on CI tools and methodologies, including structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for CI within Shared Services, translating it into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

• Lead and support Kaizen events and CI projects across multiple service functions.

• Analyze performance metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

• Champion change management and capability development to ensure sustainable transformation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in CI roles within Shared Services or service-based environments.

• Proven success in deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in non-manufacturing settings.

• Experience leading enterprise-wide CI transformations and strategy deployment.

• Strong program and project management skills; certifications such as PMP or Agile preferred.

• Expertise in change management methodologies (e.g., Kotter, Prosci).

• Proficiency in CI tools: Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Leader Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, etc.

• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.

Compensation Details:

Expected Base Salary Range: $194,00 - $302,300

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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