Manager Local Application Centre & Field Installation Nordics SKF

key responsibilities** In this role, you will: - Lead and support managers responsible for LAC and Field Installation - Take overall responsibility for installation delivery - Own planning, resource allocation, and delivery execution across teams and sites - Ensure efficient operations across installation, kitting, and workshop/LAC activities - Drive improvements in ways of working, productivity, and delivery performance - Follow up on KPIs and ensure actions are taken where needed - Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders - Ensure compliance with SKF quality and EHS standards, and promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and certification readiness across the organization. **Your background an experiences** We believe you bring: - Leadership experience, either from a formal leadership role or team lead role, ideally including leading other managers - Experience from service delivery, production environment, warehouse and/or kitting. - Ability to improve performance and support continuous improvement - Experience working across teams, sites, or geographies - Fluency in Swedish and English, effective in verbal and written communication It is also beneficial if you have: - Experience working in a Nordic setup - Experiences from working in heavy industry - Experience in collaborating with subcontractors or partners Even if your experience does not perfectly match every requirement, we encourage you to apply if this opportunity excites you. We value motivation, potential, and personal fit, and are interested in hearing from candidates who believe they can contribute and grow in the role. _SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF_ **You will enjoy working here if…** You are a structured and pragmatic leader who creates clarity and direction in a complex environment. You are comfortable managing multiple teams and stakeholders, and you handle both day-to-day operations and long-term improvements. You build trust by setting clear expectations, following up on performance, and supporting your teams in their development. **Leadership at SKF** At SKF, leadership is about creating clarity, enabling performance, and developing people. In this role, you are expected to: - Create structure and clear ways of working - Set expectations and ensure follow-up - Build accountability and performance - Develop managers and support team growth **Some additional information** This position will be located in Linköping, Sweden, with a local contract. Please note that the role will require some travelling. You will report to Carl Pucher, Manager Nordic Lubrication, located in Gothenburg. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Josefin Nelson, Recruitment Expert, via josefin.neslon@skf.com Please note that we do not accept applications via email. _At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To support this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in line with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter._ **Is this you?** If yes, please , including your CV and cover letter, as soon as possible and no later than **August 19, 2026.** We review applications continuously throughout the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. **About SKF** SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com. [Apply now »](https://career.skf.com/talentcommunity/apply/1422617033/?locale=en_GB)