Continuous Improvement Leader

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.