Shift Team Lead, Manufacturing Excellence

Timken Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Quarterly Core Defined Contributions

Job summary

Timken Company is seeking a Team Lead to ensure safety, productivity, and performance of production staff on the assigned shift. You will oversee assembly, enforce standards, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will guide, coach, and motivate team members, coordinate with planning and maintenance, and drive solutions to capacity and delivery challenges while maintaining strict safety and quality controls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively for documentation, instructions and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift meetings and act as backup for department supervisor.
• Monitor safety, quality, and productivity through Zone Walks and audits.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance, area upkeep, and cleaning inspections.
• Track performance metrics and take corrective actions.
• Drive problem solving and continuous improvement with the team.
• Oversee training and adherence to standardized procedures (Safety, Quality, Lean, Standard Work).
• Address employee concerns and maintain positive morale through clear communication.
• Collaborate with Planner and Maintenance to resolve capacity, equipment, and delivery issues.
• Report and manage safety, quality, and productivity issues using SAP and related systems.
• Utilize SAP to enter and manage transactions; operate forklift as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas with proper housekeeping.
• Adhere to safety trainings and primary job duties.
• Communicate effectively with team, supervisors, and support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Prioritization

Safety

Quality

Operational efficiency

Coaching / mentoring

Problem solving

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Production metrics

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications from college or technical school (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Timken Company is seeking a Team Lead to ensure safety, productivity, and performance of production staff on the assigned shift. You will oversee assembly, enforce standards, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will guide, coach, and motivate team members, coordinate with planning and maintenance, and drive solutions to capacity and delivery challenges while maintaining strict safety and quality controls.