Production Manager

Timken; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Legal services

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Timken's Rollon division in Norton Shores, MI seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee 1st and 2nd shift operations. The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience with CNC, mills, and lathes, plus a strong background in safety and quality processes.

You will report to the Operations Manager, Americas, and lead a team of production staff while driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a technical background (Mechanical Engineering preferred), 7+ years of production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or discipline.
• 7+ years of experience leading production operations.
• Technical background; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5S and Lean experience; ISO is a plus.
• OSHA experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production floor is safe, clean, and organized at all times.
• Drive EH&S initiatives.
• Ensure quality control processes are followed.
• Manage day-to-day manufacturing flows with department leads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and base decisions on data.
• Foster accountability, transparency, and teamwork.
• Develop floor talent through training and mentoring.
• Participate in hiring of new production staff.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

OSHA experience

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Rollon by Timken is seeking an experienced Production Manager for our growing Norton Shores, MI facility. Our ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience operating manufacturing machinery and equipment (CNC, Mills, Lathes, etc.), and have a deep understanding of manufacturing safety and quality processes. This position will report directly to the Operations Manager, Americas and be responsible for Employees on 1st and 2nd shift.

Key Functions of role:

• Ensure our production floor is a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Drive EH&S initiatives
• Ensure quality control processes are adhered to
• Manage the day-to-day manufacturing flows in partnership with each department Lead
• Troubleshoot and resolve production related challenges that arise
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed
• Monitor KPIs and make data‑based business decisions to support the successful operation
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and teamwork
• Develop our Production floor talent through training and mentoring channels available
• Participate in the selection of new production hires
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 7+ years experience leading production operations, including managing and leading others
• Technical background (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 5S and Lean experience (ISO a plus!)
• OSHA experience
• Abillity to travel both domestically and internationally as required (~10% or less expected)

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental, vision, life, short and long‑term disability, legal services, accident insurance, pet insurance, idenitty theft protection, 401(k) with a generous company match, paid time off (vacation, sick, paternity/maternity,10 paid holidays), tuition reimbursement.

*All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which includes degree verification, criminal records check, drug testing and prior employment confirmation*

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.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next‑generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer‑centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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