Maintenance & Toolroom Supervisor – Plant & 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

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