Manufacturing Project Manager III

The Manufacturing Project Manager III is a hands-on individual contributor role that will focus on strategic manufacturing projects across North America in the Industrial Powertrain Systems (IPS) Segment. The role will be responsible for driving manufacturing projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of global, strategic Commercial IPS initiatives. Projects will vary in complexity and involve operational optimization, 80/20 deployment, Lean/Six Sigma practices, cost savings, product line simplification (PLS), focused factories, or a hybrid of the above.

The role will also actively support Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS) initiatives to enable continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process, as well as elevate strategic sites to a 'center of excellence' and a destination of choice for external customers. Travel up to 25% to domestic and international Regal Rexnord facilities may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and support large and/or complex manufacturing operations projects through the entire project lifecycle to a structured Stage Gate process. Including management of Regal Rexnord restructuring projects.

• Collaboratively work with the leadership team to assess the newly formed product portfolio and to create a prioritized funnel of PLS opportunities.

• Lead cross-workstream projects and drive alignment across various projects within the Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS) segment.

• Design and deploy visual management to track project status and key metrics. Utilize multiple levels of planning and management tools to reinforce accountability and clarify individual ownership.

• Leverage planning and organizational skills to assign individual responsibilities, develop and monitor scope, budget, resources, schedules, and risk mitigation plans to deliver committed milestones.

• Develop and manage the overall project work breakdown structure and integrated master schedule to deliver projects on time, within budget and to scope. Recommend countermeasures to course correct off-track projects (schedule, budget, resources, scope).

• Develop critical path analysis and identify means to accelerate timelines, reduce cost, and/or mitigate risk. Challenge traditional methods of thinking to ensure the work is always structured in the most effective manner to achieve project goals utilizing effective and advanced manufacturing methodologies.

• Actively communicate and mitigate issues before they impact the project. Protect the critical path and when necessary, escalate with urgency to remove obstacles, evaluate move forward options using opportunity cost and business metrics, and lead the corrective actions.

• Develop and deploy detailed integration program plans, aligning the required teams and resources to execute based to program plans.

• Guide project team to meet Stage Gate Exit commitment dates while ensuring adherence to Gate Exit Process, deliverable completion, and Gate Exit approval thresholds.

• Apply company's project framework for preparation of detailed project plans, facilitating team meetings, defining formal stage gates, and communicating project status to multiple levels of the Division organization.

• Support the development of Project Management Best Practices, process, and continuous improvement initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience is required. An advanced degree is a plus.

• 5+ years of project management experience with complex, cross-functional and multi-site teams in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Must be able to independently lead, manage, and execute on all phases of a project life cycle, including: business case, project objectives and scope, budget, risks, timelines, constraints, and material scheduling.

• Prior experience with and knowledge of APQP, Design for Lean Six Sigma, waterfall and/or agile project management is required.

• Project management certification (PMP, PMI) is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency with project management scheduling tools such MS Project is desired.

• 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 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, age, ancestry, national origin, 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 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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