Operations Supervisor

The Timken Company

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive program

401k matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

The Timken Company in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage a team of operative employees, develop schedules, monitor performance, and implement lean improvements to meet business targets.

Qualifications include a bachelor's or higher, 7+ years in supervision, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. The role offers a competitive salary, 401(k), and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent experience required, bachelor's degree preferred.
7 years of supervisor/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure legal and internal policy compliance for environmental, health and safety programs; identify and implement improvements.
Directly manage operative employees for performance against established metrics.
Coordinate training and development of operative employees, ensuring required staffing and cross-training exits.
Help build the productions schedule and manage production precisely to that schedule.
Ensure in-process and outgoing product quality meets customer requirements and specifications.
Communicate well with all employees to ensure understanding of work schedule and requirements.
Evaluate and continuously improve productivity using lean principles.
Monitor in-process orders and intervene to ensure schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
Drive positive change in operations and customer service.
Establish operating budget and manage costs to budget.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

OSHA & Safety

Quality control

SAP experience

Data analysis

MS Excel / Office

5S implementation

Team building & communication

CNC manufacturing knowledge

Production planning

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

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.

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership of operative employees and oversee production operations at the Lovejoy plant located in Downers Grove, IL. This includes responsibility for all aspects of operations management including, safety, performance/talent management, scheduling, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, continuous improvement, and business plan achievement.

Essential Responsibilities:

Ensure legal and internal policy compliance for environmental, health and safety programs; and identify and implement improvements in these areas.
Directly manage operative employees for performance against established metrics, including pay and development decisions.
Coordinate training and development of operative employees, ensuring required staffing and cross-training exits.
Help build the productions schedule and manage production precisely to that schedule, providing proactive signals if schedule attainment is in jeopardy.
Ensure in-process and outgoing product quality meets customer requirements and specifications.
Communicate well with all employees to ensure that work schedule and requirements are understood and clearly pursued and that all employees are engaged and motivated.
Evaluate and continuously improve productivity by developing and applying rigorous lean management principles.
Monitor in-process orders and intervene as necessary to achieve schedule accomplishment and on-time delivery.
Continuously drive positive change and improvement in all facets of operations and customer service.
Establish operating budget and manage all costs and expenses to that budget.
Maintain and comply with all standard operating procedures and processes.
Work with management team to achieve all business plan targets for safety, shipments, gross margin, on-time delivery, quality and cost control.
Embrace and support all Timken Core Values: Ethics and Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Technical/Functional Skills:

Experience in manufacturing leadership, including talent and performance management
Knowledge of CNC Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and Purchasing
Strong mechanical skills and problem-solving capability
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts
OSHA and Safety experience
Knowledge of Quality Control
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
Strong communication and team building skills
5S implementation experience
SAP experience preferred
Data analysis skills with the ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present insights from complex datasets
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data validation, and reporting
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a track record of identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions
Experience leveraging data to support decision-making, process improvements, and business recommendations

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or equivalent experience required, bachelor's degree preferred.
7 years of supervisor/management experience preferred.

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $95,000 annually and is commensurate on experience and education and could pay more or less than the posted range. This full-time position is eligible to participate in the company's short-term incentive program, paid time off, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental and vision.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

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?