SPS Process Engineer: Lean Transformation & 5S Leader

Gruppo SKF; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

401K with employer match

Comprehensive healthcare

Job summary

SKF in Sumter, SC is seeking an SPS Process Engineer to design, implement, and sustain operational excellence initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

You will lead 5S, visual management, and lean improvement programs, analyze manufacturing data, drive Kaizen events, and coach teams toward SKF BE goals. A BS in engineering and 3–5 years of Lean manufacturing experience are required, with strong data skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS/Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing fields.
• 3–5 years of progressive engineering experience within manufacturing; Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• Deep knowledge of lean tools: 5S, Kanban, Standard Work, TPM/Autonomous Maintenance, problem solving.
• Strong data analytics skills with MS Office and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy site-wide 5S and visual management systems across Sumter; drive 5S compliance and audits.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify bottlenecks, and lead Kaizen events addressing Safety, Quality, Costs, and Delivery.
• Drive SPS stability tools (5S, Visual Factory, Daily Management, Maintenance Excellence) as directed by management.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Power BI

ERP

MES

PowerPPM

Job description

SKF in Sumter, SC is seeking an SPS Process Engineer to design, implement, and sustain operational excellence initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

You will lead 5S, visual management, and lean improvement programs, analyze manufacturing data, drive Kaizen events, and coach teams toward SKF BE goals. A BS in engineering and 3–5 years of Lean manufacturing experience are required, with strong data skills and cross-functional collaboration.