Data Management Associate Jobs in DeKalb, IL (NOW HIRING)

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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

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

• 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 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.

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.

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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.