Area Manager- Operations

The Timken Company • Keene, NH

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About The Position

The Area Manager oversees the manufacturing process for product lines ranging from bearing components to finished assemblies. The role provides leadership and direction to operations leaders and associates in a multi-zoned, multi-shift department to meet customer demand, while advancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through lean manufacturing practices.

The manager owns the flow of manufacturing in the assigned area, connecting internal suppliers and customers. Responsibilities include developing and executing equipment and staffing capacity models, managing KPIs and production plans, overseeing the annual cost center budget, coordinating project progress and customer communications when required, and addressing safety, quality, equipment, and resource issues that may affect delivery. The role also identifies cost-saving opportunities and builds a lean culture through continuous improvement.

The Area Manager develops and engages associates, leads talent-management and career-development processes, identifies training needs, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager is expected to demonstrate Timken’s core values and lead by example.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or another technical field, or 10–15 years of experience.
• Strong leadership, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
• Strong systemic-thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and databases.
• Lean manufacturing experience or certification.
• Experience developing equipment and staffing capacity models.
• Production or materials planning experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in manufacturing or another technical field with 5–7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall manufacturing process and flow for the assigned product lines, from bearing components through finished assemblies.
• Lead operations leaders and associates in a multi-zoned, multi-shift department to meet customer demand and daily production schedules.
• Develop, implement, and execute equipment and staffing capacity models to address changes in demand.
• Develop, plan, and execute KPIs covering safety, quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and morale, as well as the Takt production plan and annual cost center budget.
• Track project progress on part numbers and communicate with customers when required by the plant.
• Drive safety initiatives and improvement plans; promptly address hazards, minimize accidents, and involve associates in ongoing safety improvements.
• Communicate production requirements and delivery issues to direct and indirect reports, including internal and external quality, equipment status and availability, and resource availability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through lean practices, including inventory reduction, flow-day reduction, and manufacturing cost reduction.
• Lead lean practices and culture, engage associates in continuous improvement, and guide teams in meeting production demands.
• Facilitate talent management, build high-performing teams and a leadership pipeline, and lead goal setting, coaching, counseling, mentoring, and career development.
• Identify training needs and develop a training strategy to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance with and communication of company policies and procedures, and demonstrate Timken’s core values.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager