Continuous Improvement Manager

RBC • Belton, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for evaluating and optimizing work processes across the plant. This role develops and implements strategies, systems, and programs that drive productivity, eliminate waste, strengthen data-driven decision making, and enhance overall operational performance.

Requirements

• Analytical Thinking: Capable of collecting and interpreting data, diagnosing issues, designing workflows, and developing evidence-based solutions.
• Design & Visualization: Able to translate concepts into visual workflows, process maps, and presentations; incorporates feedback and demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: Proficient in identifying problems, determining root causes, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Project Management: Skilled at creating project plans, managing stakeholders, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Technical Aptitude: Continuously builds technical knowledge and shares expertise across the organization.
• Customer Service Orientation: Actively seeks feedback and responds to needs with urgency and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills: Open to new ideas, adaptable, and effective in collaborative environments.
• Communication: Clear and confident verbal communicator; able to present to groups and convey technical information with humility and clarity at all organizational levels.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates others, provides clear direction, encourages innovation, and recognizes contributions.
• Teamwork: Fosters a positive team environment, strengthens morale, and builds commitment to shared goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations, or a related technical field highly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate current manufacturing and business processes, partnering with all functional areas to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements.
• Develop and deploy strategies, tools, and programs that enhance productivity across plant operations.
• Apply lean methodologies—including problem solving, root cause analysis, and waste elimination—to evaluate and validate improvement opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives such as kaizen events, workflow optimization, 5S implementation and sustainment, and downtime reduction activities.
• Use data analytics to monitor key performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and execute targeted projects that elevate plant performance.
• Utilize data automation tools (e.g., Power BI, macros, scripts) to build automated reporting and reduce nonvalue added administrative effort across the plant.
• Establish performance baselines, track progress, and communicate cost savings and efficiency results to corporate leadership.
• Facilitate cross functional employee teams to build collaboration, strengthen problem solving capabilities, and improve team outcomes.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight to Continuous Improvement Technicians, plant IT personnel, and related functions.

Benefits

• Work for a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture.
• RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
• Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior