Lean Production Leader: Drive Safety & Quality

Timken Company; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits start on first day

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Education expense reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Timken Company seeks a dedicated Group Leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals meet safety and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and a commitment to Timken’s high standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

Ideal candidates bring lean manufacturing experience, 5–7 years of relevant work, and the ability to train and develop teams while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years equivalent work experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience and strong leadership are required.

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 affecting 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Time management

Training others

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Timken Company seeks a dedicated Group Leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals meet safety and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, process improvement, and a commitment to Timken’s high standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

Ideal candidates bring lean manufacturing experience, 5–7 years of relevant work, and the ability to train and develop teams while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.