Plant Manager: Lean Operations Leader

Timken; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken Lebanon Plant in Lebanon, NH, seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily operations, drive lean improvements, and align activities with business goals. You will develop and mentor staff, ensure compliance, and serve as Timken’s local representative.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, safety, quality, and cost management, with collaboration across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field with manufacturing experience.
• 15+ years in manufacturing; 12+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration within a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet objectives and KPIs across customer service, quality, safety, environmental, cost, inventory and production output.
• Drive lean manufacturing improvements and benchmark best practices from Timken facilities.
• Align plant strategy and activities with overall business needs through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Quality.
• Develop and train associates to improve skills and capabilities across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and Timken policies and core values.
• Represent Timken in the local community and engage with local organizations and media.

Skills

Manufacturing facility experience

Leadership of manufacturing operations

Developing associates at all levels

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Business/Manufacturing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or related field

Master’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or related field

Job description

Timken Lebanon Plant in Lebanon, NH, seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily operations, drive lean improvements, and align activities with business goals. You will develop and mentor staff, ensure compliance, and serve as Timken’s local representative.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, safety, quality, and cost management, with collaboration across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver company objectives.