Area Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Area Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States, 28650 What Timken makes possible begins with you. Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next. A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

What We Offer: Competitive Pay Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage. Benefits start on first day of employment. 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match. 15 days paid vacation & 10 paid holidays per year. Paid parental leave. Employee discounts on products and services. Tuition reimbursement available on first day of employment. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary

This position manages the full scope of the Tapered Single (TS) and Green Machining Departments from raw material through customer satisfaction to achieve and/or exceed business plan goals. The incumbent is responsible for the operation over multiple shifts through the performance and development of salaried and hourly direct reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive change by using lean principles to compress lead time, reduce inventory, and reduce total cost.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes utilizing 5S, lean foundational training, just in time tools, kaizen tools, and lean operating system.
• Achieve key performance indicators for the department.
• Develop production teams through consistent guidance, strong vision, and KPI oriented leadership to achieve optimal performance results.
• Maintain regular contact with employees with a defined communication plan.
• Mentor and develop employees.
• Foster positive employee relations by offering opportunity, accountability, and performance talent management.
• Develop and execute EHS tactics to meet goals set forth in business plan.
• Manage external relationships in partnership with Supply Chain for all related direct material suppliers.
• Develop and implement effective supplier metrics.
• Develop plans and actions to drive supplier improvement processes.
• Develop and execute tactics to maintain fixed costs per the business plan objectives.
• Identify and implement structural changes to improve productivity, fixed and variable business expenses.
• Achieve productivity goals by focusing on manpower scheduling, inventory levels, set up times, using lean thinking, tools and techniques.
• Utilize the full capabilities of SAP to manage excellent customer service performance.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Masters degree Strong leadership and decision making capabilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills with strong computer skills & knowledge of SAP, MRP, and ERP systems. Demonstrated skills in teaching, coaching and training others. Strong knowledge in Lean basics.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025. We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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