The Timken Company · 8 hours ago
Operations Manager
Keene, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Timken Company is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and manage precision bearing manufacturing operations for the Keene Bearings Plant. This role focuses on achieving high performance in product quality, delivery, reliability, and customer satisfaction while ensuring employee development.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Support and achieve goals set in the precision bearing/aerospace business, market segments and KNE business plan
Identify and complete tactical direction items. Monitor and report milestone progress monthly and quarterly as outlined in the KNE alignment/accountability review session timetable
Communicate precision bearing/aerospace business, market segments, and KNE business direction, goals, objectives and tactics in terms that are understandable to all associates for alignment purposes
Ensure that pieces produced match the timing and quantity requested with the highest yield the first time, as committed to with yearly Business Plans. Meet or exceed customer on time delivery demands
Identify, support, and help implement programs designed to improve efficiency via revised production scheduling and reporting
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of production reporting. Develop a mechanism to feedback any changes to rates, routings, setup times, utilization, scrap etc. to the master database
Identify, implement, and communicate procedures to improve the delivery of production machining, heat treat, grind, finishing, assembly, and shipping requirements of the assembly
Work closely with the Materials Management area to efficiently use and improve the availability of raw materials and component parts for production machining, heat treat, grinding, finishing and assembly
Meet or exceed all quality goals set for the KNE area
Monitor scrap and repair daily/weekly/monthly
Identify and implement programs to reduce the cost of non-conformance
Ensure procedures are in effect that maintain and continually improve the capability of the workforce
Ensure all product is manufactured to product engineering specifications
Identify and support the implementation of programs that reduce process variability
Meet or exceed KPIs for customer satisfaction as stated in the yearly business plan
Identify lean project opportunities to support business plan needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in engineering or business
Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing
Strong leadership and decision making capabilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with strong computer skills & knowledge of SAP, MRP, and ERP systems
Demonstrated skills in teaching, coaching and training others
Strong knowledge in Lean basics
Preferred
Masters in Business or engineering
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Benefits start on first day of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation.
Paid parental leave.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Company
The Timken Company
The Timken Company provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$652.07M2024-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $652.07M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Kyle
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Discenza
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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