Vice President Operations Americas

About SKF: SKF has been making the world spin since 1907! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet’s surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by

2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President of Operations to lead our manufacturing operations in the Americas Region. As VP of Operations, you will play a critical role in overseeing the entire manufacturing process across multiple factories in North and South America, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance. An important part of this role is to lead all supply and demand chain activities importing products from overseas factories. The role encompasses responsibility for production, quality, logistics, purchasing supply and demand chain in Americas. Your strategic mindset, leadership abilities, and broad business knowledge will be essential in driving our operations forward.

Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction and leadership for all Industrial Operations in the Americas Region. Manage the manufacturing operations of industrial bearing factories factories in North and South America. Challenge the status quo and identify areas to improve manufacturing processes and plant capacity optimization across the region. Develop and drive an efficient demand and supply chain operation, optimizing inventories and service towards market demands.Oversee transformational and capital expenditure process and budgeting, driving efficient resource allocation. Establish critical KPI’s, monitor progress and keep key stakeholders informed of progress. Drive process excellence in every step of the operational functions.Identify areas to leverage and implement technology and automation solutions. Champion the “safety first” mindset and instill a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.MBA preferred. Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience, including 7-10 years of leadership experience in key operations roles, with a focus on supply chain and manufacturing.Proven track record of driving operational transformation initiatives. Strategic thinker, with a strong financial acumen and experience in budget management, cost optimization and financial analysis. Leadership strength in building, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve targeted results.Comfortable working in a fast paced, global, matrix organization.Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus but not required. Ability to travel 50% or more, domestic and international.

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. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. SKF strives 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!

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.

Reports to: President, Industrial Region AmericasLocation: US RemoteJob ID: 20295SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.By applying to this job you acknowledge how SKF treats candidate data. Click HERE to review the SKF Data Privacy Consent Statement. PandoLogic. Keywords: VP Operations, Location: Flowery Branch, GA – 30542