2017 recipient of the “Lean Factory of the Year” by Lean Factory America.
About the facilities
Schaeffler Group’s North American operations include manufacturing plants in Fort Mill and Cheraw (South Carolina) and Stratford (Ontario, Canada), producing bearings and precision components for automotive and industrial markets.
Why they won
The fleet of facilities showed a holistic lean deployment, aligning across geography, standardizing work methods, building lean leadership, and delivering strong operational metrics through engaged teams and continuous improvement.