Director of Operations-CGI

Timken Company; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken Company seeks a results‑driven Director of Operations to lead daily manufacturing activities across our sites. You will align production with business goals, coordinating with engineering, planning, quality, and finance to ensure on‑time delivery and cost efficiency.

Required: bachelor’s degree in Operations or related field with 7+ years’ experience; Six Sigma/TQM/Kaizen certifications preferred; strong ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Six Sigma, TQM, 5S/Kaizen certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities from sourcing to delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop strategic plans to align manufacturing with business goals, including capacity and scheduling.
• Coordinate across engineering, production control, accounting, purchasing, and quality control.
• Define and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage operations staff to build leadership capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations or related field

Six Sigma / TQM / Kaizen certifications

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

Infor ERP

Job description

What Timken Makes Possible Begins With You.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
CGI by Timken is in search of a Director of Operations tasked with managing all facets of the daily manufacturing operations. This role is essential for the company to function effectively and efficiently, as it requires a dedicated individual to coordinate the overall manufacturing proces

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure the seamless execution of all production activities from raw material sourcing to finished goods delivery, maintaining efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Create and implement strategic plans that align manufacturing capabilities with business goals, including capacity planning, production scheduling, cost optimization, and process improvements to support growth and competitiveness.
• Coordinate across departments—such as engineering, production control, accounting, purchasing, quality control, and all manufacturing departments to ensure alignment of priorities, resource availability, and timely execution of production schedules.
• Define, monitor, and analyze key operational KPIs to track efficiency, productivity, and quality, using data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional development to ensure the organization has the leadership and talent needed for long-term succes
  

Technical/Functional Skills

• Production and manufacturing process knowledge: Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, workflows, and production methodologies (e.g., batch, continuous flow, discrete manufacturing).
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement: Proficiency in lean principles, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methods to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
• Supply chain and inventory management: Ability to oversee procurement, materials planning, inventory control, and vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply without overstock or shortages.
• Operations Planning and Scheduling: Skill in developing and managing production schedules, capacity planning, and resource allocation to meet demand and delivery timelines.
• Quality Management Systems: Familiarity with ISO standards or other quality systems; ability to implement and maintain quality assurance and control protocols.
• ERP and Manufacturing Software Proficiency: Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor ERPs) and manufacturing execution systems.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Understanding of OSHA regulations and environmental standards; ability to implement safety protocols and maintain compliance.
• Project Management: Ability to lead complex operational projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field with at least 7 years' relevant experience.
• The following certifications/trainings are preferred: Six Sigma certifications, Total Quality Management (TQM) training, 5S Training and Kaizen training
  

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). 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.
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.