Testing Manager NAM

Company: SKF Sverige AB
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Reports to: Director Product Development & Engineering Bearings Americas Location: Plymouth, MI The position of Testing Manager, NAM, has the responsibility for executing the strategic direction of the Technology Product Development and Engineering organization by managing, leading, and coaching a team of engineers and experts, who are responsible for mechanical testing projects related to the validation of products and product development. Key Responsibilities

• Business and Financial Management - Implement the strategic direction of the department, actively build and maintain the internal customer stakeholder base, measure and optimize the department effectiveness
• Technology Management - Secure and maintain the required level of resource expertise and capabilities, review and approve technical documents, standardize processes with other SKF laboratories
• Customer Management - ensure that the delivery of the services is to the appropriate level of quality, timeliness and within budget with a strong service mindset and maintain and reinforce the cooperation with key stakeholders to maximize the SKF results
• Knowledge Management - have a good understanding of technological developments and know-how, understand the various competence areas in SKF Technology relevant to testing requirements , ensure results of the performed testing programs are reported and transferred to the business and have an excellent organizational awareness as well as a good internal network
• Operations Management - manage and drive the local testing activities striving for world class testing service , plan, optimize, manage and monitor the testing output, prioritize testing activities in alignment with global coordination and governance priorities, maintain the Plymouth testing schedules, process requests related to testing activities using standardized tools prescribed by the global testing community management
• People Management - Actively lead, manage and coach employees, develop, evaluate and reward the employees to enhance their individual and overall engagement, growth and performance, foster innovation and collaboration across the team, implement SKF policies and direction, provide and seek constructive employee feedback, be proficient in active listening, drive the SKF vision and strategy implementation of desired people and culture behavior within the GT Plymouth testing team
• Process Management - To ensure that EHS (environment, health and safety) regulations and guidelines are observed by members of the GT Plymouth team, that the GT Plymouth processes/operations are run in compliance with the SKF Code of Conduct, that appropriate actions are taken to maintain and improve the working environment and working practices tor the GT Plymouth team, and manage the GT Plymouth quality processes to ensure that ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/TS17025, SKF internal processes, SKF quality systems, and other applicable standards are followed by the GT Plymouth team Minimum Qualifications:
  • Technical, organizational and financial skills to operate the business at the required level (e.g. Product Development and/or Engineering and/or R&D background)
  • Sound understanding of the business needs
  • Ability to drive change initiatives
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Excellent ability in English (oral and in writing)
  • Quality system knowledge
  • Service mindset
  • Able travel occasionally Requirements
    • 5-7 years managerial experience
    • GPM2 Certification About SKF SKF's mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. SKF offers solutions around the rotating shaft, including bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring and maintenance services. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in SEK is around 85 billion and the number of employees are 45,000. www.skf.com Information for Internal Applicants ONLY: In accordance with the SKF USA policy, please be advised that you must have been in your current position for at least one year and have received a minimum of an overall performance rating of Full Achievement. Please be sure you advise your current Manager of your application for this position. Please note internal candidates will receive a confirmation that they have successfully applied for position. If you do not receive this confirmation, please verify with the recruiter that your application was indeed received. Please note, you must have received an overall "full achievement" or higher on your last performance review to be considered for a new role. This Position is NOT open for International Assignment and only open to permanent U.S. residents. About SKF SKF's mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. SKF offers solutions around the rotating shaft, including bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring and maintenance services. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in SEK is around 75 billion and the number of employees ca 41,000.

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