Ralliant Business System Leader (RBSL)

Ralliant•Plainville, CT

About The Position

The Ralliant Business System Leader (RBSL) drives operational excellence at Gems Setra by aligning Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement with strategic business objectives. In partnership with site leadership and cross-functional teams, the role translates policy deployment priorities into a focused improvement agenda that delivers measurable, sustained gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction. The RBSL embeds Lean principles, daily management, structured problem solving, and leader standard work into everyday operations across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Operations. The role is accountable for sustainable business results as well as developing leaders, subject matter experts, and teams who own and advance a culture of continuous improvement. The RBSL leads deployment and advancement of the Ralliant Business System, partners with site leadership on an aligned roadmap, develops and facilitates Kaizen activity, and coaches employees and leaders in Lean methods. The position monitors business performance and improvement results, drives cross-functional change, and establishes systems to sustain gains. Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Director of Operations, Global VP of Operations, and President. The position involves frequent standing or sitting, reaching, squatting, twisting, handling objects and controls, and using computer keyboards. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 15 pounds may be required. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and occasionally loud noise. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, which may include eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, protective clothing, safety-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or a continuous improvement-focused business system, including demonstrated experience leading Lean or continuous improvement initiatives.
Proven success implementing Lean or business system methodologies and delivering measurable, sustained business results.
Strong working knowledge of daily management, standard work, value stream mapping, visual management, Kaizen facilitation, structured root cause problem solving, and strategy deployment.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence leaders without direct authority, and drive improvement across functions and value streams.
Strong analytical, communication, training, facilitation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to perform frequent reaching, standing and/or sitting, squatting, turning or twisting, handling objects or controls, and keyboard use; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 15 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment that may involve mechanical and electrical hazards, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and occasional loud noise; required to wear appropriate PPE.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Ralliant Business System (RBS) or a comparable Lean operating system.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of continuous improvement by modeling expected behaviors, constructively challenging existing practices, and building collaboration, learning, and shared accountability.
Train, coach, and mentor leaders and associates through Kaizen events, structured problem solving, shop-floor improvements, and RBS training.
Build a pipeline of Lean tool experts, identify site RBS capability needs, and monitor development toward Champion-level proficiency.
Strengthen leaders’ ability to coach teams, apply Lean methods, and sustain accountability for continuous improvement.
Lead the deployment and continued advancement of RBS, embedding continuous improvement in daily operations, leadership practices, and business processes.
Partner with site leadership to develop and execute an RBS roadmap aligned with policy deployment, strategic priorities, business objectives, and key performance indicators.
Engage leaders in ownership of improvement priorities, execution, and sustainment, promoting accountability and participation across departments.
Facilitate benchmarking and best-practice sharing with RBS leaders across Gems Setra and other Ralliant operating companies.
Support operations reviews and tiered daily management reviews to identify performance gaps and select appropriate RBS tools and countermeasures.
Develop and monitor operational metrics and visual management systems, using data to prioritize opportunities and validate business impact.
Lead cross-functional change initiatives, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and engage employees at all levels in improvement execution.
Communicate improvement priorities, progress, measurable results, and best practices to site and corporate leadership.
Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction.
Develop and manage a prioritized Kaizen funnel and event roadmap, including preparation, hands-on facilitation, weekly reviews, and 30-, 60-, and 90-day follow-up to verify results and sustain improvements.
Implement Lean tools and coach teams in value stream mapping, daily management, visual management, standard work, leader standard work, Gemba walks, and structured root cause problem solving.
Establish management systems and sustainment practices that maintain improvements, support manufacturing competitiveness, and add customer value.
Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations, Global VP of Operations, and President.