Factory & Quality Manager

SKF Group; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 152,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

SKF Group in the United States seeks a Factory/Quality Manager to lead site operations, driving safety, quality, and lean manufacturing initiatives. You will coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement in a small facility.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, workforce development, and compliance with ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and quality.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial goals.
• Drive implementation and sustainment of the SKF Production System and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to establish production strategies and meet customer demand requirements.
• Monitor and improve on-time delivery, lead time, throughput, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage inventory levels and manufacturing resources to support operational objectives.
• Develop and execute plans for capacity, staffing, equipment, and process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, tooling, technology, and product quality.
• Lead and develop production and quality teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Support business growth, profitability, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site’s Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Establish quality objectives and monitor performance through key quality metrics and management reviews.
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, accreditation, and regulatory audits.
• Direct corrective and preventive action activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies, including 8D and root cause analysis.
• Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and returns, ensuring effective resolution and prevention.
• Support development of Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and quality procedures.
• Ensure calibration, measurement system integrity, and inspection process effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Quality management

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: $ 152,000.00 to $ 171,000.00

About SKF

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Position Summary

The Factory/Quality Manager is the central point of accountability for the entire facility and must frequently wear multiple hats due to the small size of the operation. In addition to driving production and business performance, the leader often plays an active role in workforce management, labor relations, safety, quality, maintenance, and customer service activities. This hands‑on leadership approach is essential to ensuring the site remains responsive, efficient, and aligned with business objectives despite limited staffing and resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial goals.
• Drive implementation and sustainment of the SKF Production System and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to establish production strategies and meet customer demand requirements.
• Monitor and improve on-time delivery, lead time, throughput, and operational efficiencies.
• Manage inventory levels and manufacturing resources to support operational objectives.
• Develop and execute plans for capacity, staffing, equipment, and process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, tooling, technology, and product quality.
• Lead and develop production and quality teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Support business growth, profitability, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site’s Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Establish quality objectives and monitor performance through key quality metrics and management reviews.
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, accreditation, and regulatory audits.
• Direct corrective and preventive action activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies, including 8D and root cause analysis.
• Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and returns, ensuring effective resolution and prevention.
• Support development of Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and quality procedures.
• Ensure calibration, measurement system integrity, and inspection process effectiveness.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within manufacturing and quality functions.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

What You’ll Love About SKF

Rest and Relaxation

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration

SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well‑being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits

SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future

Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.