Operations/Manufacturing Leadership Development Program
At a glance
Mid-level Learning & Development role at Timken. North Canton · no salary stated · we estimate $77,500–$119,313 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Rotate through four six-month placements covering supply chain, lean improvement, manufacturing supervision and quality
- Learn manufacturing and support work through on-the-job training and professional development during each placement
- Take part in cohort training, peer collaboration and networking with operations leaders
- Build relationships with a mentor and engage regularly with senior operations leaders
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, supply chain, operations or a related business or engineering field
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.8
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, plus eligibility for export-controlled access
- Willingness and ability to relocate between plant assignments
Who this fits
This early-career program suits a recent or upcoming college graduate interested in developing across manufacturing operations. You’ll spend the first two placements at one plant, then move to a second plant for the remaining placements; permanent roles are at U.S. manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing internships or co-ops and demonstrated leadership are preferred.
From the employer
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.
What is the Operations Leadership Development Program?
The Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is a two-year program designed to provide thorough exposure to The Timken Company's manufacturing and manufacturing support functions to develop future leaders within the company. The program includes various professional development experiences and on-the-job training during each assignment.
OLDP participants are a part of a cohort that advance through the program to attend trainings, network, and collaborate with leadership throughout the year. Participants will be mentored, and have significant interaction with senior operations leaders throughout the company.
The program consists of four assignments each six months in duration. The first two assignments will be in one plant location. Program participants will then relocate to a second plant location for their third and fourth assignments. After completion of the program, permanent assignments will be in one of our U.S. manufacturing facilities.
The four assignment focus areas:
- Supply chain
- Continuous improvement/lean
- Manufacturing/operations supervision
- Quality advancement
Education Requirements/Qualifications:
- College graduate (December 2026 – May 2027 preferred).
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Operations Management or related business or engineering degree.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Manufacturing internships/co-ops preferred.
- Leadership experience demonstrated in academic or extra-curricular activities, or during employment.
- Ability to relocate. Possible placement locations: South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Ohio, or other.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
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.
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