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Operations Management Early Career Rotational Program Associate

REGAL REXNORD CORP · Illinois

📍 Downers Grove, Illinois, United States💰 $60,000-80,000via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-28
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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Program Estimated Start: July 2027 Potential Locations Please note that rotational assignments are still being finalized, and additional locations beyond those listed below may be included. Arlington, TX Downers Grove, IL East Aurora, NY Marengo, IL Monticello, IN Oshkosh, WI Radford, VA Simi Valley, CA West Chester, PA Position Overview The Automation and Motion Control (AMC) Segment Operations Management Early Career Rotational Program (OMECRP) is a 24-month accelerated rotational program designed to develop the next generation of operations leaders. Over a two-year period, participants gain broad, hands-on experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence functions. Through a series of structured rotations, formal learning, and leadership exposure, OMECRP participants build the technical, business, and people leadership skills required to lead critical operations within Regal Rexnord. Over the course of the Operations Management Early Career Rotational Program, associates will complete 2 rotational assignments, designed to teach fundamental skills across Regal Rexnord’s core operations functional areas: 1. Operations and Production 2. Materials Management 3. Distribution & Fulfillment 4. Supply Chain/SIOP 5. Continuous Improvement While in the rotational program, associates will make valuable connections between rotational assignments and will learn to integrate proven RBS methodologies into their day-to-day activities. Beyond the “learn by doing” training structure, the program cultivates excellence in communication skills via formal report-outs to peers and senior leadership and regularly scheduled mentor meetings with program leadership. The operations rotational associate can anticipate robust two-way dialogue regarding program guidance, rotational assignment planning, mentorship, and identification of well aligned post-program placement opportunities will be facilitated. Key Responsibilities Lead and support high-impact operational projects driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Analyze data to identify process gaps and implement solutions Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and production teams Present recommendations and results to site and senior leadership Participate in formal leadership training, mentoring, and networking opportunities Development Experience Structured leadership curriculum (e.g., communication, influencing, change leadership) Executive exposure and mentorship Hands-on operational leadership experience Potential for geographic mobility and diverse site exposure Strong peer cohort and networking opportunities Required Skills & Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline Must obtain degree and available to begin full-time by program start date of July 2027 Senior with strong academic performance; anticipated graduation of Spring/Summer 2027 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Prior experience (internships, co-ops, or full-time) in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain Must be able to relocate within the United States for rotations and post-program placement Flexibility to work in manufacturing environments (plant, shop floor, etc.) Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of relevant experience (internship, co-op, or professional experience) Demonstrated leadership experience (student orgs, project leadership, etc.) Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Successful candidates typically demonstrate Strong motivation to pursue a career in operations leadership Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive results Effective communication and interpersonal skills High emotional intelligence and executive presence Collaboration and influence in cross-functional environments Continuous learning mindset and adaptability Compensation Details Starting salary: $60,000-80,000 The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors. Export Controlled ITAR/EAR Compliance 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. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization 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 trans

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