Plant Operations & Quality Leader (Lean)

Gruppo SKF; Dexter (MO); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy and holidays

401(k) with company contributions

Health insurance

Job summary

SKF is seeking a Factory & Quality Manager in Dexter, MI to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive Lean initiatives. The role includes workforce management, equipment planning, and collaboration with engineering to improve processes and product quality.

The incumbent will manage ISO 9001 compliance, performance metrics, and audits while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Manufacturing

Quality management

ISO 9001

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Lean Production tools

Job description

SKF is seeking a Factory & Quality Manager in Dexter, MI to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive Lean initiatives. The role includes workforce management, equipment planning, and collaboration with engineering to improve processes and product quality.

The incumbent will manage ISO 9001 compliance, performance metrics, and audits while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across production and quality teams.