Group Leader - Grind

Timken; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent​

vision coverage

Job summary

Timken is seeking a dedicated Group Leader in Lebanon, New Hampshire to supervise daily production operations, ensure safety and quality, and meet manufacturing goals.

You will lead lean initiatives, coach and develop associates, manage resources and performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in a team with Timken's core values.

Join a global technology leader with a strong benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience meeting safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet KPI targets.
• Coordinate safety compliance and maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead regular team huddles, coaching, and problem-solving.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the facility.
• Align resource allocation with production needs and schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing or Engineering

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Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03766

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.
• 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.

• 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).

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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