Leonardo Linval

People Manager with 15+ years of experience leading diverse teams, navigating sensitive issues, and driving strategic organizational change. Adept at mediating complex conflicts and building high-trust partnerships with key stakeholders. Proven track record of aligning team performance and corporate initiatives to consistently deliver strategic goals.

Assembly/Repack Manager - SKF USA, Inc. - Waukegan, IL

(2014-01)

Employee Engagement–aligned leadership role supporting workforce development, employee relations, culture-building initiatives, and leadership coaching.

• Administer key workforce processes; timekeeping, scheduling, attendance management, and documentation—ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance.
• Communicate company initiatives, organizational changes, and policy updates to employees, achieving clarity, alignment, and consistent messaging.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, navigating complex disputes (employee vs. employee and employee vs. company), mediating conflict, and interpreting contract language in partnership with HR and union leadership.
• Help negotiate collective bargaining agreements between company and Union Local 743, achieving equitable pay and benefits for staff and ensuring a positive relationship between the company and union.
• Investigate sensitive issues requiring strict confidentiality, integrity and ethics to achieve resolutions consistent with the best interest of the company and personnel involved.
• Provide leadership coaching and support to emerging and current leaders on topics including communication, conflict resolution, expectations setting, and change management in order to promote psychological safety.
• Facilitate a positive culture by supporting DEI initiatives, reinforcing inclusive leadership behaviors, and serving as an internal resource for equity‑related conversations to foster an inclusive work environment.
• Support and lead cross‑functional projects involving process development, training rollout, and operational change, supporting organizational learning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain positive & productive relationships with current vendors and suppliers, helping to ensure SKF's reputation as a fiscally responsible, preferred business partner.

Distribution Supervisor - Peer Bearing/SKF USA Inc. - Waukegan, IL

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Supervised a team of union employees, applying motivational leadership and coaching to maintain high performance and engagement.
• Strengthened cross‑department communication by coordinating with Customer Service and Logistics stakeholders, ensuring operational alignment.
• Created and implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and teamwork.

Bachelor of Arts - Communication - University of Wisconsin-Parkside (2026-05)