Manufacturing Systems Coordinator

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, made in Muskegon, 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:
SKF in Sumter, S.C. is a world-class manufacturing site with new line design and installation of state-of-the-art equipment and handling systems. SKF offers solutions around the rotating shaft, including bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring, and maintenance services. The SKF Sumter, SC sites played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.
As the Manufacturing Systems Coordinator you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and lead the industry 4.0 initiatives across the facility.
• Keep the factory's indicator monitoring system updated, using the most appropriate technological advances, MES, traceability, and other technologies available and approved by the corporate.
• Ensure the proper implementation of these systems.
• Promote and execute recommended actions for continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation of the SKF Production System (SPS) in the facility.

Responsibilities:

• To develop and execute a facility wide digital strategy which supports the business's Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Lead a small team of cross functional individuals, working in various departments.
• Implement digital and automated solutions which support the plant strategy and enhances competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Help facilitate the execution of lean manufacturing, SPS (SKF Production System), across the business, and provide digital tools to improve the execution of the processes.
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of any needed digital tools the SKF Production System at the plant.
• Coordinate the implementation and any updates of manufacturing management systems such as, MES or CMS.
• Coordinate the implementation of new Industry 4.0 systems in the plant.
• Second Level of Technical Support for Digitization Systems.
• Oversee the general activities of Industry 4.0.
• Support to other plants for factory monitor/MES deployment.
• Maintain Key Data Reports.
• Support SPS coordinator with conducting Lean Level Assessment.
• Coordinate the implementation of digital Lean tools.
• Coordinate Future Factory Pulse Meeting.
• Follow-up to action plans created for Lean Level and Maturity Assessments.
• Develop and improve data analytics and problem-solving tools.
• Develop and implement data tracking methods and systems.
• Develop and implement automation to the factory with support of the other areas in engineering department.
• Work with maintenance and manufacturing engineering to implement conditional monitoring and equipment process monitoring.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in One of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics or Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering with experiencing deploying IoT solutions.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PowerBI, Big Data, Industry 4.0 execution, network systems.
• Experience with IoT implementation and shop floor machine connectivity.
• Experience with PLC's and robotics, Fanuc and Siemens preferred.

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.

SKF Celebrates 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: Sr. Engineering Manager
Location: Sumter, SC
Job ID: 19103

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