Channel Group Manager

Channel Group Manager

Location: Sumter, SC

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 planets 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:
The Channel Group Manager is responsible for managing all operational aspects of the company. This role collaborates with the Plant Manager to develop corporate and operational strategies, and is charged with facilitating these efforts across SKF, the Chanel Group Manager provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The Channel Group Manager oversees all Channel Managers at SKF. Central to this role is building positive and lasting relationships between SKF and its customers.

Responsibilities:

• Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizations mission specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward Business Excellence.
• Review monthly and quarterly assessments and forecast of organizations financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals.
• Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.

Other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements:

• Commitment to the SKF Group Code of Conduct, ethical principles, business behaviors, values, and standards.
• A minimum of five years manufacturing experience in bearing or applicable manufacturing environment and a bachelors degree in engineering or quality control or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Lean Production Tools and Systems.
• Strong background and work experience in operations, engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing.
• Proficient in necessary computer software applications appropriate for the job (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.

Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment.

What Youll 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. 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: Factory Manager
Location: Sumter, SC
Job ID: 20367

SKF 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.

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