Plant Manager: Lead Lean Operations & Team Growth

The Timken Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education expense reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Plant Manager for the Aurora Bearing Plant in Illinois. This senior role oversees day-to-day operations, drives lean improvements, and aligns plant activities with overall business needs.

You will develop employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as the local Timken representative. Ideal candidates bring extensive manufacturing leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration experience, with a strong track record in safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading a manufacturing operations group.
• Development of comprehensive business plans (costs, inventory, etc.).
• Development of employees of all levels within a plant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Business and/or Manufacturing strategy experience.
• Product development and/or sales/marketing experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or related field with 12+–15+ years’ experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the plant to meet the Business Plan Objectives and KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Inventory and Production Output.
• Drive improvements in all phases of the operations by implementing lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Align plant strategy with overall business needs and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing.
• Develop training and development programs to enhance skills and capabilities of plant associates.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and Timken policies and core values.
• Represent Timken Aurora Bearing in the local community and with local organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/business/supply chain)

Master’s degree (engineering/business/supply chain)

Job description

The Timken Company is seeking a Plant Manager for the Aurora Bearing Plant in Illinois. This senior role oversees day-to-day operations, drives lean improvements, and aligns plant activities with overall business needs.

You will develop employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as the local Timken representative. Ideal candidates bring extensive manufacturing leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration experience, with a strong track record in safety, quality, and