Quality Supervisor

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.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for developing, coordinating administering, and supervising the Plant's Quality Assurance System, ensuring that quality control procedures and policies are coordinated throughout the organization and support the SKF group policies and procedures (Qb's). The Quality Supervisor ensures that all products manufactured meet Quality System requirements and achieve the customer quality and reliability standards in support of company objectives.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Lead the certification to the AS9100 standard and associated programs.
• Ensure that all requirements are established and met.
• Review all complaints received from customers to determine where Quality System emphasis should be placed at the plants to eliminate problems.
• Direct the continuing review of the Quality System and the formulation of new or revised procedures to effect improvements, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Review research on product defects and recommend modifications in products or quality procedures where warranted.
• Lead all customer, SKF, and external Quality System audits.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist, research, and develop new formulation for products or in establishing standards for these products prior to initial production.
• Provide training/training material to other departments.
• Oversees the creation of all customer Certificate of Conformances and ensure robust process.
• Oversees creation of all compliance documentation requested by customers including: REACH/ROHS, Conflict of Minerals, Free Trade Agreements, TSCA, etc.
• Contact and/or visit customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems.
• Support the Customer and Vendor Manager in establishing inspection standards to meet the Company's quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Assist in creating department objectives directs staff activities to meet Company objectives.
• Ensure that all department personnel are trained to perform their jobs effectively.
• Assist in Quality Assurance Department budget preparation.
• Ensure compliance and other administrative functions to affect a well-integrated, efficient operation.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Preferred, Quality Management, or related technical field or the equivalent in practical experience and specialized training, with five to seven (5-7) years including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity of applicable experience in Quality Assurance.
• Must have broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, quality control, technology, and exposure to data processing.
• Ability to relate and interact effectively with various levels and organizations within the operation required.

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. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

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: Quality Manager
Location: Sumter, SC
Job ID: 19030

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