Position Title: Business Unit Manager

Summary

The mission of the Business Unit Manager is to drive a clear vision that positions the Kilian brand as a leader in customized components while achieving annual revenue growth of 10 – 15% with 40% adjusted gross margin and 25% adjusted EBITDA margin.

Key Outcomes

Create a vision, mission, and strategy for the business that leverages Kilian’s unique abilities to achieve business revenue, profitability, and associate engagement goalsIncrease revenue by 30% over three years.Increase industrial customers revenue by 50%Develop the sales funnel process with the sales team. Implement routines for reviewing results. Hold team members accountable for achieving sales targetsBuild customer relationships through frequent customer visits to obtain Voice of the Customer insights.Build internal relationships and, within the first 12 months, identify three new opportunities for Kilian to become a supplier for other Regal Rexnord BusinessesPartner with Regal Rexnord marketing resources to create marketing plan for Kilian products in North America

Achieve an adjusted gross margin of 40% by the end of year threeDevelop a value stream based P&L at the site that will ensure proper price increase activity by customer and SKUIncrease price at both the customer and SKU levels where margins are not favorableExecute 80/20 product and customer review process on a regular intervalExecute CI initiatives through MCO, VAVE, and VCP activities  Assess profitability of production processes and change, modify, and/or improve processes that do not support the business in achieving profitability objectives.

Drive leadership excellence at the siteDrive a culture of engagement, accountability, and results. Lead with positive energy and stretch talent outside of their comfort zones.Partner with HR to review organizational design and make any necessary improvements within the first 12 months to achieve an organizational structure with the necessary people resources to support the profitable growth of the business.

OperationsDevelop and execute a “customer ready” plan for the plantEvaluate capabilities and constraints of the site and create a 3 year CAPEX plan within the first 12 months to achieve growth and revenue targetsOversee the development of a labor capacity planning model.Oversee implementation and compliance with Regal Rexnord’s safety compliance programs. 

Critical Competencies

To excel in this role, you should possess the following competencies:

High Standards: Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the bestWork Ethic: Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hardEnthusiasm: Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitudeProactivity: Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.Aggressiveness: Moves quickly and takes a forceful stand without being overly abrasiveCalm Under Pressure: Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stressCreativity/Innovation: Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.Adaptable: Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new informationTactful: Handles sensitive situations with diplomacy and sensitivity, ensuring that communication is considerate and respectful.Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately.Listening Skills: Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpointsNegotiation Skills: Ability to understand and address the needs and interests of all parties involved, using persuasive techniques, problem-solving strategies, and active listening to find common ground and achieve favorable outcomesHonesty/Integrity: Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree is highly preferred.10+ years of manufacturing experience required5+ years’ experience leading manufacturing teams of more than 100 people with tangible results. Ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level. Go to GEMBA bias.Strong knowledge and practitioner of Lean, experience leading change. Good communicator. Exhibits energy, strong ownership, and sense of urgency. Skilled with the entire Microsoft suite of offerings including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, etc. Proven successful applications of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, Visual Daily Management, Kanban/Replenishment systems, FMEA, Advanced Problem Solving.Critical thinking skills to properly identify problem area & potential solutions. Analytical skills to properly interpret data.Strong bias toward data-driven decision-making.Business & Financial Acumen with solid Financial and Operational management experience to support demand/supply pipeline.Ability to systematically simplify operations with process and structure.Periodic travel to Canada is required

Expected Salary: $154,000 - $188,000

Please note that compensation is based on a variety of factors when extending offer, including but not limited to, the role, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, qualifications, and business considerations.

Organizational Fit

At Regal Rexnord, our associates live our values. Please review our Regal Rexnord Values on our website at https://www.regalrexnord.com/about-regal-rexnord/our-company/regal-values 

Benefits

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

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.