Continuous Improvement Leader

Regal Rexnord•Bowling Green, OH

About The Position

Marathon Special Products, a Regal Rexnord company, has been an industry leader in electrical connection and circuit‑protection components for over 60 years. HQ in Bowling Green, Ohio, we manufacture a wide range of electrical connection and circuit‑protection components used across industrial and commercial applications such as HVAC, data centers, solar, and telecom markets. Our ISO‑certified facility features in‑house molding, stamping, assembly, and advanced testing, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive growth‑focused operational strategy and provide hands‑on leadership to a cross‑functional team. Reporting to the General Manager, this role supports the organization in achieving SQDC performance (safety, quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness) to enable both top‑line growth and bottom-line profitability. This leader will be a key driver shaping long‑ and short‑term strategic plans tied to the business unit’s Targets to Improve (TTIs), deliver measurable improvements across key KPIs. This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives on driving sustainable results in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a dedicated Continuous Improvement role.
Demonstrated success applying CI methodologies, including 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, and structured problem‑solving.
Strong Lean and Six Sigma capability, with the ability to lead, teach, and drive adoption of CI tools across the organization.
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in technical tools such as Power BI, Excel, and data‑driven decision-making methods.
Proven project leadership experience, including planning, prioritization, execution, and cross‑functional influence.

Responsibilities

Partner with the EHS Manager to maintain a safe, compliant work environment and drive improvement in key EHS metrics.
Collaborate with the leadership team to understand business objectives, define future operational and growth needs, and implement plans to achieve them.
Provide subject‑matter expertise by assessing processes across functions and identifying performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
Lead process improvements across the value stream using Lean concepts such as 5S, flow, standard work, visual management, replenishment systems, defect reduction, and effective daily management.
Manage the review and prioritization of improvement initiatives (Policy Deployment, CI Roadmap, Kaizens, projects, CI talent).
Identify and solve complex business challenges using a structured, fact‑based, collaborative approach.
Apply strong business acumen to interpret key metrics and trends and convert strategic vision into clear, executable plans.
Coach teams in process improvement and support deployment of the Regal Business System, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
Energize and engage the organization to advance long‑term improvement initiatives while meeting current performance goals.
Contribute as part of the leadership team by shaping and communicating a future vision and building followership across the organization.
Analyze SQDCG and financial metrics to develop targeted improvement strategies.