Group Leader

The Timken Company; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits start day one

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a dedicated Group Leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive lean improvements, manage resources, and coach teams to meet ambitious production goals.

Ideal candidates bring a manufacturing leadership background, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Opportunities exist across a global organization focused on high standards and career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering.
• 5–7 years equivalent work experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet plant KPI’s in safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Communicate production requirements and quality issues to teams and stakeholders.
• Lead regular team huddles, 1:1 meetings and walk-throughs in work areas.
• Drive safety improvements and a safe work environment.
• Lead lean culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop leadership pipeline and training to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and core values demonstrated.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• 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 plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary

Timken is seeking a dedicated and experienced Group Leader to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining Timken’s high standards of safety and quality. If you possess a strong foundation in the manufacturing process, team leadership, and process improvements, we invite you to apply.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure team direction is aligned to plant KPI’s in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and morale. Perform daily administration of resource allocation, time & attendance monitoring, daily problem resolution, daily log updates, checks of shift start-up and shift-end to ensure smooth production operations.
• Communicate regularly with teams regarding customer production requirements and key issues effecting delivery including internal/external quality, equipment status/availability, resource availability.
• Hold regular team huddles, 1:1 meetings, and frequently walk-through work areas.
• Ensure ongoing operator safety and a safe work environment by promptly addressing safety hazards, minimizing workplace accidents, and actively involving associates in the continuous improvement of safety.
• Demonstrate the responsibilities of a lean leader and drive a lean culture in the facility. Ensure associates are engaged and are participating in continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate the Talent Management Process to create high-performing teams and a pipeline of ready leadership. Lead goal setting, coaching, counseling, mentoring, and career development processes with associates. Identify training needs and assist in the delivery of associate training to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance with and communication of company policies and procedures. Demonstrate Timken’s core values and lead by example.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering.
• 5-7 years equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Production leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and/or OSHA requirements.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Technical aptitude, problem solving skills, and the ability to train others.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Proficient computer skills; including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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.