Maintenance Supervisor - Toolroom & Facilities

The Timken Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company, based in Illinois, is seeking a Supervisor — Maintenance, Toolroom & Building & Grounds to lead day-to-day maintenance, oversee the toolroom, and manage facility and grounds activities to ensure safe, reliable plant operations. This role supervises skilled tradespeople and drives continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support production goals.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance work, leading PM programs, troubleshooting equipment, managing toolroom

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial maintenance.
• Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians, toolroom staff, and facilities/grounds personnel; manage scheduling, performance reviews, and training.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign day-to-day maintenance and toolroom work to meet production schedules while minimizing downtime.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs; ensure timely completion of PM tasks and accurate maintenance records.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment breakdowns; coordinate corrective actions and implement lasting fixes.
• Manage toolroom operations: tool qualification, repair, calibration, storage, issuance/return processes, and inventory control.
• Ensure building and grounds upkeep, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, exterior grounds, snow/ice removal, pest control, and custodial services as applicable.
• Maintain spare parts and consumables inventory; coordinate purchasing and supplier relationships for repairs and capital projects.
• Enforce safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance (LOTO, confined space, PPE, hazardous materials handling, permits).
• Support capital projects and equipment installations — coordinate resources, contractors, and commissioning activities.
• Manage third-party contractors for facility services; ensure contractor compliance with site rules and work quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, TPM, RCM) to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Team leadership

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 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.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary

The Supervisor — Maintenance, Toolroom & Building & Grounds leads day-to-day maintenance operations, oversees the toolroom, and manages facility and grounds activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This leader supervises skilled tradespeople and technicians, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, enforces safety and compliance standards, and drives continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support production goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians, toolroom staff, and facilities/grounds personnel; manage scheduling, performance reviews, and training.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign day-to-day maintenance and toolroom work to meet production schedules while minimizing downtime.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs; ensure timely completion of PM tasks and accurate maintenance records.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment breakdowns; coordinate corrective actions and implement lasting fixes.
• Manage toolroom operations: tool qualification, repair, calibration, storage, issuance/return processes, and inventory control.
• Ensure building and grounds upkeep, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, exterior grounds, snow/ice removal, pest control, and custodial services as applicable.
• Maintain spare parts and consumables inventory; coordinate purchasing and supplier relationships for repairs and capital projects.
• Enforce safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance (LOTO, confined space, PPE, hazardous materials handling, permits).
• Support capital projects and equipment installations — coordinate resources, contractors, and commissioning activities.
• Manage third-party contractors for facility services; ensure contractor compliance with site rules and work quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, TPM, RCM) to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field.
• At least three years of leadership experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.

The starting base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 annually and is commensurate on experience and education. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's short-term incentive program.

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.