Area Manager – Manufacturing Operations & Lean Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Timken Company in Keene, NH is seeking an Area Manager to lead maintenance and toolroom operations. You will supervise associates, manage safety, training, and staffing while driving improvements in throughput and quality.

The role requires coordinating projects, leveraging Lean methods, and ensuring compliance with policies. Strong communication and contractor management are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, engineering, or a 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
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power point, SAP/MS Project exp preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency with verbal and written communication

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 safety audits.
• Ensure associate records are maintained (safety, training, pay, attendance, vacation).
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance strategy for plant equipment & facilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain workflow for tooling requests and production tooling orders.
• Provide oversight to project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget completion and status reporting.
• Manage activities of outside contractors.
• Implement Lean manufacturing elements; reduce waste and improve value-added tasks.
• Lead root cause problem solving to address customer complaints and scrap concerns.
• Maintain employee and production records; foster open communication and positive work environment.
• Uphold company values and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Contractor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/related field

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Timken Company in Keene, NH is seeking an Area Manager to lead maintenance and toolroom operations. You will supervise associates, manage safety, training, and staffing while driving improvements in throughput and quality.

The role requires coordinating projects, leveraging Lean methods, and ensuring compliance with policies. Strong communication and contractor management are essential for success in this position.