Head of Industrial Seals Americas

In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must: 

• Be in your current position for at least 12 months.  
• Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.  
• Notify your current Manager of your application for this position .  

Reports to:  Director, Business Unit, Seals

Location: Americas Remote, located near a Seals location preferred

Job ID: 22404 

Salary Range: $207,000.00 to $246,000.00 

We are looking for a strategic Full Value Chain Leader to optimize profitable in the Americas region. This position plays a crucial role in developing and executing the regional strategy in alignment with our global objectives, while also serving as a key representative of our company to important clients in the Americas region.

As the Head of Industrial Seals Americas, you will guide the entire value chain team, with the goal of enhancing regional decision-making, cultivating complete accountability, and implementing customer-focused improvements by utilizing an integrated mindset across engineering, manufacturing, and sales.

Key responsibilities

· Lead the full value chain in Americas region for engineering, manufacturing, and sales to ensure profitable growth and operational excellence, through a full P&L responsibility for the Americas region.

· Shape and execute the regional strategy in alignment with global goals, while driving customer-centric improvements.

· Represent the company to key customers in the region, building strong partnerships and market presence.

· Guide and develop the NAM leadership team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Collaborate with global leadership to future-proof the organization through agile practices and integrated ways of working.

· Master´s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

· At least 10 years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, or sales.

· Proven experience in managing a Sales or a global manufacturing setting, preferably in an Industrial environment.

· Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.

· Highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal competencies.

· Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach to problem-solving.

· Willingness to travel within the region and internationally as required.

· Keen understanding of business dynamics and initiative-taking abilities

· Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas, inspire cross-functional teams, and effectively represent the region in global forums. Ability to cooperatively work in multicultural environment team

· Good well-structured and committed professional approach with personal motivation to realize goals

· Readiness to assume responsibilities and make decisions

Our offer:

This is a unique opportunity to enhance the capabilities of our Industrial Seals business in the Americas by leading a fully empowered regional team with end-to-end responsibility. You will be crucial in shaping innovation, aligning customer priorities, and refining operational processes—while future-proofing the organization through agile leadership and a full value chain mindset.

Deadline to submit application:

June 29, 2025.

Please note internal candidates will receive a confirmation that they have successfully applied for position. 

This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment.