Area Manager - Support Services

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

Keene, New Hampshire, United States, 03431

Your Career Begins at Timken

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Job Type:Full time Shift:1st Shift, Monday-Friday Pay Range: $82,440.00-$109,100.00 What We Offer

• 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.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary

The Area Manager has responsibility and accountability for the quality, operating expense, schedule accomplishment, inventory and throughput measures and all legal and environmental issues that pertain to assigned areas. The Area Manager will coordinate all activities, lead and supervise all associates to meet the above objectives. The Area Manager is also responsible for providing leadership that will promote change, spur innovation and drive a continuous improvement attitude among all associates.

• 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 all 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. Ensure projects align with plant short and long-term business objectives. Communicate project status to internal customers and leadership.
• 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 (i.e. hazardous/non-hazardous) waste as part of this job. This must be disposed of in accordance with federal/state regulations

Basic 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
• Demonstrated proficiency with verbal and written communication

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
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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