SPS - Lean Manager
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production Manager
SPS - Lean Manager
Location: Sumter, Sc
Salary Range: $ to $
About SKF:
SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.
We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.
We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.
Learn about SKF at
At SKF, we recognize the SKF Production System (SPS) as the foundation for achieving world-class operations—through the eyes of our customers. SPS equips our organization with proven tools and methodologies to drive a Lean transformation. By prioritizing customer value, eliminating waste, reducing variation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we ensure that every individual plays an active role in our journey.
As the SKF Production System - Lean Manager, also recognized as the SPS Leader, you play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and Lean throughout the factory and organization. Your dedication to successfully implementing SPS empowers positive change. Collaborating closely with the Factory Manager and plant leadership team, you champion the implementation of SPS fundamentals and Lean methodologies at the Gemba, generating advancements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Your impactful leadership fuels progress and fosters an environment of excellence.
The position will have 1 direct reports.
Key Responsibilities- Drive SPS Maturity & Strategic Alignment:
Lead the factory through successive stages of the SKF Production System (SPS) Maturity Assessment by developing and executing deployment plans informed by comprehensive gap analyses. Support factory leadership in building and maintaining the Master Plan to achieve customer and business objectives, ensuring alignment between corporate Lean strategies and local operations. - Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence:
Identify, prioritize, and lead improvement projects to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance productivity across the end-to-end value chain. Drive measurable improvements in OEE, productivity, and other key performance metrics through structured problem-solving, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, and root cause analysis. - Lean & Stability Tools Deployment:
Implement and sustain Lean principles and stability tools, including 5S, Standardized Work, Resetting, and Lean material flow. Ensure sustainability through audits, coaching, and tiered-level Daily Management systems. - Digitization & Process Approach:
Lead digitization initiatives related to Lean manufacturing processes and drive the adoption of the SKF Process Approach across all business processes using Business Excellence (BE) principles. - Six Sigma & Business Excellence Leadership:
Execute defined Six Sigma projects to deliver sustainable improvements in operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Coach and mentor Six Sigma practitioners (Black Belts, Green Belts, White Belts) and support factory BE Facilitators in deploying SKF BE culture. - Training, Competence Development & Knowledge Sharing:
Develop training materials, conduct workshops, and facilitate learning sessions for all organizational levels. Build internal SPS capability by mentoring team members, certifying Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and promoting best practice sharing across SKF. Encourage a learning organization culture and lead competence development initiatives. - TPM & Reliability Leadership:
Provide leadership in Total…
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