Operations Development Program

What The Timken Company 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 Company team to write your own unique story and help drive what’s next.

A career at The Timken Company 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 20,000 people in 46 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what’s possible in their world of motion.

What is the Operations Development Program? 

The Operations Development Program (ODP) 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.

ODP 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

Educational Requirements/Qualifications: 

• College graduate (December 2024 – May 2025 preferred).
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Bachelor's 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.

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.