Operations/Manufacturing Development Program

The Timken Company • North Canton, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Development Program (ODP) is a two-year program designed to provide thorough exposure to The Timken Company's manufacturing and manufacturing support functions to develop future leaders within the company. The program includes various professional development experiences and on-the-job training during each assignment. ODP participants are a part of a cohort that advance through the program to attend trainings, network, and collaborate with leadership throughout the year. Participants will be mentored, and have significant interaction with senior operations leaders throughout the company. The program consists of four assignments each six months in duration. The first two assignments will be in one plant location. Program participants will then relocate to a second plant location for their third and fourth assignments. After completion of the program, permanent assignments will be in one of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The four assignment focus areas: Supply chain Continuous improvement/lean Manufacturing/operations supervision Quality advancement

Requirements

• College graduate (December 2026 – May 2027 preferred).
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Operations Management or related business or engineering degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Leadership experience demonstrated in academic or extra-curricular activities, or during employment.
• Ability to relocate.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Eligible candidates are: US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing internships/co-ops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain thorough exposure to The Timken Company's manufacturing and manufacturing support functions.
• Participate in professional development experiences and on-the-job training.
• Attend trainings, network, and collaborate with leadership.
• Be mentored by senior operations leaders.
• Complete four assignments, each six months in duration, with the first two in one plant location and the subsequent two in a second plant location.
• Prepare for permanent assignments in U.S. manufacturing facilities upon program completion.

What This Job Offers

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