What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at The Timken Company?
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Operations Manager
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.
- Create a safe working environment and ensure all safety practices and procedures are followed.
- Maintain schedule, assign work to employees to maximize productivity and meet scheduling requirements; manage time off/machine downtime for direct reports.
- Oversee the processes associated with performing high-quality, on-time inspection and repair services.
- Ensure all required tooling, materials and/or resources are available to meet work requirements.
- Ensure work is completed according to Standard Operating Procedures, on time and in cost effective manner to meet KPIs.
- Monitor execution of scheduled work to ensure deadlines are met or if not notify required parties.
- Ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted with job travelers and that labor is properly recorded.
- Lead and develop strategies to manage the reduction of costs, improve labor productivity, improve machine efficiency, and elimination of waste.
- Oversee daily performance output against standards throughout the plant.
- Manage the daily relationship/interactions with leadership.
- Enforce work rules
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Must be customer oriented
- Good organization skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
- Strong systemic mindset and problem solving skills
- 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Management is required.
- 10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Assembly & Production Operations is required.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
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 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies and one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
Why Choose Timken?
- Over a century of knowledge and innovation
- A culture of top performance
- A global, diverse environment
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- A conviction to improve communities around us
- Competitive salary and benefits
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