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Production Manager

Regal Rexnord · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a time you were leading a shop floor team and safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics weren't all pointing the right direction at once. What did you do first?

how the candidate prioritizes competing production metrics under real pressure, not just recites a framework

Describe a lean initiative you led, maybe around set-up reduction or standard work, and tell me the actual before-and-after numbers.

whether lean experience produced measurable results or was just participation

Tell me about a time you had to give tough performance feedback to a Production Associate or Lead. How did the conversation go and what changed afterward?

comfort with direct accountability conversations and follow-through on people decisions

Tell me about a capital expenditure request you built a case for. How did you justify it and what happened after it was approved or denied?

ability to think and communicate at a strategic, investment-justification level, not just day-to-day supervision

Describe a time you had to drive a change that your team resisted. How did you get them through it?

change management skill and whether they can move a resistant workforce without just issuing orders

What's your experience specifically with aerospace components, and if you don't have that, how have you gotten up to speed on a new regulatory or customer requirement quickly in the past?

honesty about aerospace-specific gaps and evidence of fast learning capability

Technical

Tell me about the seal or precision machining processes you've managed. What were the biggest quality risks and how did you control them?

depth of hands-on knowledge of grinding, turning, machining, and assembly processes relevant to this value stream

What's your experience with AS9100 or ISO quality management systems, and what's a specific audit finding or nonconformance you helped resolve?

real, verifiable exposure to the exact QMS this role requires, not just familiarity with the acronym

How would you use 80/20 principles to decide where to focus improvement effort on a production line with a dozen open problems?

understanding of Pareto-based prioritization versus treating every issue equally

What does daily management or visual management actually look like on a floor you've run? Walk me through a typical morning.

whether they've genuinely operated a visual management system versus knowing the term

Situational

Say a customer flags a delivery slip on a critical aerospace bearing order. What's your first move on the floor that day?

whether they can triage a live delivery crisis while keeping the team and customer informed

If a machine on the seal line goes down mid-shift and you're behind on a customer commitment, how do you decide between pushing overtime, reallocating labor, or escalating to engineering?

practical judgment on capacity trade-offs under time pressure

If corporate pushes down a cost reduction target that conflicts with a quality requirement your customer insists on, how do you handle that conversation upward and downward?

ability to manage ambiguity and represent shop floor reality to leadership while holding the line on quality

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The full job description

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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ The Company Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX), is a leading manufacturer of automation solutions, electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products serving markets throughout the world. The company is comprised of four business segments: Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Industrial Systems and Power Efficiency Solutions. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and has over 220 manufacturing, sales, and service facilities across the globe. Aerospace Business Units Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions supplies engineered high performance spherical and cylindrical bearings, mechanical seals, gears and electrical components to the commercial air transport, regional aircraft, business aircraft, helicopter and military aircraft markets for use in engine systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems and airframe structures.  Our aerospace bearing and seal products consist of rolling element airframe bearings and bearing tooling sold under the Shafer® and Tri-Roller® brand names, Teflon lined polymeric bearings sold under the Tuflite® brand name, slotted entry, split ball and split race bearings sold under the PSI® brand name, self-lubricating machinable lined bearings and coatings sold under the Rexlon® brand name and mechanical seals sold under the Cartriseal® brand name. Gears and electrical components sold under the Micro Precision® brand name. Our global customer base includes all major engine and airframe OEMs, as well as major Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers to the engine and airframe OEM’s and through our FAA approved repair stations we support major MRO and aircraft operators with repair and overhaul capabilities. Responsibilities • Provide leadership and direction to the seal team of Production Associates and Leads • Monitor various metrics related to Safety, Productivity, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Take immediate actions as required to ensure goals are met • Ensure customers receive high quality products that are delivered on time • Develop and provide performance feedback to Associates and make various employment related decisions  • Drive ownership of Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost to shop floor associates and production managers • Demonstrate strategic thinking in regards manufacturing capabilities and capacity • Support lean initiatives that support manufacturing operations – Rexnord Business Systems (RBS) • Utilize lean manufacturing tools & principles to reduce lead times, improve delivery and reduce costs • Utilize 80/20 tools & principles to reduce lead times, improve delivery and reduce costs • Drive employee development and grow cross-functional skill capabilities • Identify and lead facility safety improvement initiatives • Champion quality initiatives that support manufacturing process improvements • Support annual capital expenditures process for capacity growth, cost reductions, etc. • Lead Total Associate Engagement (TAE) • Play a key role in AS9100 QMS support and leadership in the Seal Value Stream Leadership Competencies • Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. • Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. • Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. • Persuades – Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. • Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Experience and Skill Required • High school diploma or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or related technical field • Three to five years of previous supervisory experience in manufacturing processes – preferably in a metal machining environment • Previous experience with metal Grinding, Turning, Machining and Assembly preferred • Experience working with Aerospace components a plus • Ability to work in fast-paced, diverse work environment • Strong exposure and demonstrated track record of manufacturing in a lean environment especially in set-up reduction and standard work implementation • Strong project management approach with the ability to manage medium to long term project plans and lead teams to achieve the objectives • Ability to effectively communicate in small to medium groups of diverse backgrounds as well as effective communication with various levels of management • Proven track record of utilizing sound problem solving skill set and root cause analysis as method of metric driven performance improvements • Experience/Exposure in implementing lean daily management/visual management • Self-motivated individual with the ability to lead/drive through the change management cycle • Ability to work well under pressure and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously • Other duties as required • ISO or AS9100 Quality Management System experience is required Rewards In addition to gaining invaluable experience and having the opportunity to create a legacy, the dynamic leader we seek will be rewarded with: • Competitive Base Salary • Matching 401(k) contribution Exception al Benefits • Medical Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Life Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings Accounts • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and EAP • Educational Reimbursement Compensation Details:   $110,000 - $150,000 The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons. How to Apply External candidates please apply at www.regalrexnord.com  and upload a current resume. Internal Associates g o to myapps.microsoft.com > sign in with user name and password > talent hub (workday) > jobs hub > browse jobs. Upload a current resume. Regal Rexnord associates must be in good standing for consideration for job openings. This includes satisfactory or above ratings in job performance and no corrective actions, PIP’s, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months. “Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.” Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled 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 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, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, 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 for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities 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.

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