Head - LABs, RTD - ISEA

Purpose:

• To manage and lead the Global Labs & Testing in India - Global Metallurgy & Chemistry laboratory (GMC) ,Testing Labs and bearing Investigation laboratory.
• To develop resources and provide valued competencies, analytical facilities in the fields of materials, metallurgy, heat treatment, chemistry & life testing that are in-line with SKF needs. Responsible for managing a combined metallurgical, materials analysis and chemistry laboratory in Bangalore

Profile of the job holder:

• Position holder should have a background in Engineering with core focus & experience in labs & testing / factory etc or M.Sc in Chemistry or PhD in Chemistry.
• Candidate with at least 14 years of experience preferably in Labs /Testing area
• Position holder must have a broad knowledge of available technologies in labs area, automation, digitalization & use of technologies for lab digitalization, virtual testing etc using latest technologies & softwares
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, TS16949 & ISO/IEC 17025
• Good knowledge in Failure Analysis with operations
• Working experience with MNCs would be an advantage

Key responsibilities:

Strategic responsibilities:

• Manage and run the Labs organization with regard to policy making, sharing of knowledge, developing best practice testing, and effective coordination of activities.
• Deploy strategic priorities of Global Laboratories & Testing in India
• Develop and execute Global Laboratories & Testing, India strategic priorities
• Keep abreast of technical developments and know-how to contribute to the continuous development of SKFs knowledge in the technology field of Global Laboratories & Testing, India
• Plan investments as per strategic direction and customer need of SKF.

Operations Management:

• Ensure that used procedures, methods and equipment are in line with SKF best practice requirements and the decided / applied Quality standards
• Plan, direct and control the technical, administrative and resource activities (including ongoing rolling forecast of available capacity) in order to ensure high operational efficiency and delivery of technically correct results according to agreed objectives, quality, lead time and cost.
• Develop and adhere to the environmental, health & safety (EHS) regulations and guidelines, and take appropriate action to maintain and improve the working environment and well-being of the employees.
• Ensure Management review meeting are conducted at defined periodic levels and documented as per quality requirements.
• Ensure KPI targets are monitored and action taken in deviations.
• Ensure SKF Labs quality system adherence.
• Drive SKF Business excellence model in all processes within Labs.
• Strive for continuous improvement in all processes within Labs.
• Driving efficiency in Laboratories & Testing operations

People Management:

• Direct, coach and give support within the assigned Laboratory to promote a result oriented, open and stimulating working environment.
• Ensure that the skills and knowledge of the employees meet the necessary competence profile and stimulate employees to improve and broaden their skills and knowledge.
• Enable adherence of the SKF IDP process till training completion.
• Map, maintain and review the skill matrix. Ensure adherence of training plans.
• Develop team spirit and bonhomie within the team.
• Continuously strive for competence enhancement of people through seminars, technical committees and visits.
• Conduct performance review as per SKF PMP process management.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement Management:

• Ensure periodic internal customer engagement, seek customer satisfaction surveys feedback for improvements.
• Give technical advice and make recommendations to the SKF Group, including factory laboratories in the field of the job holders expertise.
• Ensure that close links are maintained with SKF Companies, suppliers and other external organizations.
• Generate Service level agreements with specific customers to have close focus on the deliverables.
• Financials Management:
• Develop yearly business plans and manage acquisition of work, running expenses and investments according to agreed targets.
• Monthly reporting of financial results and activities according to given format to the GMC manager.
• Preferred area of Strength:
• Good analytical and conceptual ability.
• Good Presentation skills
• Ability to align the activities with company s business focus.
• Ability to manage people, motivate and stimulate people, problem solving and decision-making.
• Good communicator, well-organized, independent
• Comply with the SKF values
• Have an international mind-set
• Very good in

  English language, both speaking and writing

Key interfaces / interactions in the job:

• Technology Development teams - Global
• All GMC s locations.
• Product development & engineering.
• Human resources, Knowledge management team, Talent Management
• Steering committee, commissioning authorities
• Testing team, Product investigation team.
• Application engineers.
• Manufacturing teams