{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b325232bfee5cdfafc298dcf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b325232bfee5cdfafc298dcf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b325232bfee5cdfafc298dcf","title":"Operations Development Program","description":"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.\r\nA 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.\r\nWhat is the Operations Development Program?\r\nThe 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.\r\nODP participants are a part of a cohort that advances 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.\r\nThe 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.\r\nThe four assignment focus areas\r\nSupplychain\r\nManufacturing/operations supervision\r\nQuality advancement\r\nEducation Requirements/Qualifications:\r\nCollege graduate (December 2025 – May 2026 preferred).\r\nBachelor'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.\r\nMinimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.\r\nManufacturing internships/co-ops preferred.\r\nLeadership experience demonstrated in academic or extra-curricular activities, or during employment.\r\nAbility to relocate. Possible placement locations: South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Ohio, or other.\r\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.\r\nThis 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.\r\nAll 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.\r\nTimken 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.\r\nWe have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 14x by Ethisphere.\r\nWhy Choose Timken?\r\nOver a century of knowledge and innovation\r\nA culture of top performance\r\nProducts that contribute to a sustainable world\r\nA conviction to improve communities around us\r\nCompetitive salary and benefits\r\nNot Ready To Apply?\r\nStay connected by joining our network and we'll keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities that match your interests.\r\nJob Segment: Supply Chain, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Operations, Engineering\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Timken","rawCompany":"timken","city":"East Canton","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T09:39:31.331Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332991","title":"Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing","slug":"ball-and-roller-bearing-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Development Program","description":"What Timken makes possible begins with you. 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