Team Leader
Timken
- Location
- Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States, 28139
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Skills
About this role
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. Team Leader Scope - This position is essentially a shift supervisor, without Performance Management responsibility. However, input on employee performance management issues is part of the position's responsibilities. Key responsibilities include: Providing leadership and support for operations team; assuring workplace safety; assuring adherence to quality requirements, attaining shift schedule production goals, and facilitating efficient operations. 1st shift position. Regular work hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday – Friday. Overtime as needed. 2nd shift position. Regular work hours from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday – Friday. Overtime as needed. 3rd shift position. Regular work hours from 11:00pm to 7:00am, Sunday – Thursday. Overtime as needed. Essential Responsibilities Safety: Promote a safe work environment by engaging team members in creating and sustaining a 5S workplace
Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed consistently Motivate team members to be involved in safety initiatives
Quality
Ensure employees and resources produce and deliver quality parts in an efficient manner to the next process and customer
Delivery
Lead team in problem solving manufacturing issues to ensure on-time, correct, and complete delivery
Productivity
Lead team in problem solving manufacturing issues to ensure shift schedule attainment Coordinate machine repair and preventive maintenance with shift maintenance technicians Ensure all jobs are performed on shift either by delegation or self-involvement
Teamwork
Develop and maintain a strong team through leading by example, training and communicating expectations Maintain Training Matrix to identify and address training needs of shift associates
Cost
Lead PDCA meetings to engage team in elimination of waste in their processes
Employee Engagement
Ensure strong communication between employees, shifts, and plant leaders Maintain employee schedules, track attendance, schedule vacations, and review time cards (audited by Group Leader) Provide input to Group Leader for performance reviews, disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement
Minimum requirements for this position are
Must have successfully completed Timken Manufacturing Operating System (TMOS) training (formerly called Lean Leader Academy) or will commit to enroll and complete next TMOS offering Excellent leadership and communication skills Computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Word / Excel; SAP Experience and skill in manufacturing operations High school diploma or GED
Preferred qualifications include
Associate's degree Experience in production planning, flow, and lean manufacturing principles
What We Offer
Competitive pay. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. Benefits start on first day of employment. Opportunities for career advancement. Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State