Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Winsted, CT
Full Time, Permanent Position

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that's dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

As an SKF team member, you’ll 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.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Encourage your team to work in a safe manner at all times, alerting management of hazardous conditions.

• Ensure confidentiality of proprietary or sensitive information.

• Direct the activities of manufacturing to maximize personnel & equipment resources.

• Interface with Supply Chain to determine priority product & communicate changes to floor.

• Interface with QC Personnel to maintain acceptable "hit rate" & communicate inspection results to floor.

• Analyze product flow & processes to establish the lowest product cost & highest quality.

• Support the Preventive Maintenance Program.

• Provide technical support for the solution of plant problems.

• Support the EPA activities for the facility.

• Develop process & product improvements to improve cost, quality & new products.

• Provide support for capital projects.

• Organize and lead special process teams, as required, to meet business objectives.

• Support the SKF drawing control system.

• Ensure compliance to ISO/AS and Nadcap requirements.

• Maintain production lot traceability, including nonconforming product.

• Ensure compliance to the Tooling Control Program.

• Provide approval of modifications and in-house manufacturing.

• Verify that the product is not processed with uncalibrated thermal equipment or controls.

• Approve design of baskets or fixtures for heat treatment.

• Ensure confidentiality of proprietary or sensitive information.

• Ensure satisfactory levels of cleanliness and housekeeping in all assigned areas.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Experienced with Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Email, Calendar, and work-related computer software applications.

• Comprehensive communication skills in the English language via electronic communications and in-person.

• Diligent in maintaining confidentiality regarding proprietary or sensitive information.

• Due to the nature of the business, candidate must be a US Citizen.

Desired Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively and professionally across the organization with all levels of employees and management.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to prioritize tasks, as well as pivot to other high urgent requests.
• Works collaboratively, maintaining proper communication in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide a positive influence, encouraging teamwork to achieve goals.

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.

Celebrate Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive 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: Operations Manager
Location: Winsted, CT
Job ID: 17749

Pay $68000 to $82000 per year

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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