Area Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Projects

Timken; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Timken in Keene, NH is seeking an Area Manager to lead and supervise associates, manage maintenance and toolroom operations, and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate staffing, safety, training, and project oversight to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

You will implement Lean practices, manage contractor relations, and ensure adherence to policies while promoting a positive, inclusive work environment. This full-time, first-shift role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.
• Experience working/managing contractors.
• Strong organization skills and capable of multi-tasking
• Experience developing presentations & presenting to all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic direction while ensuring effective utilization of resources in the advancement of both the maintenance and toolroom organizations.
• Manage staffing plans, performance, and training for direct reports. Ensure a safe working environment.
• Understand, comply, and consistently administer Timken local and corporate policies; conduct regular safety and housekeeping audits of work areas and follow-up on issues.
• Ensure associate records are maintained in a timely and accurate manner (safety, training, job performance feedback, pay, attendance, vacation).
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventative maintenance strategy for plant equipment & facilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective workflow for internal tooling requests and production tooling orders.
• Provide oversight and direction to project manager(s) to ensure proper prioritization, thoroughness and on time/ on budget completion of projects.
• Manage the activities of outside contractors.
• Implement Lean manufacturing elements within work areas. Reduce waste by identifying and improving value-added and removing non value-added tasks.
• Lead root cause problem solving process to implement corrective actions that address customer complaints and other scrap concerns.
• Maintain accurate employee and production records.
• Foster open communication and address any issues or conflicts in the workplace.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment by upholding the company's core values.
• Maintain awareness and compliance with quality standards; leverage resources to solve quality problems.
• Prepare & present numerous types of materials to all levels of the organization.
• This individual may generate and/or handle regulated (hazardous/non-hazardous) waste as part of this job. Dispose of in accordance with regulations

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing principles

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering

Job description

Timken in Keene, NH is seeking an Area Manager to lead and supervise associates, manage maintenance and toolroom operations, and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate staffing, safety, training, and project oversight to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

You will implement Lean practices, manage contractor relations, and ensure adherence to policies while promoting a positive, inclusive work environment. This full-time, first-shift role offers a comprehensive benefits package.