Manager, Manufacturing Operations Planning and Projects

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location : Euclid - 22801

Employment Status : Salary Full-Time

Req ID :   27624

Position Summary

Lead cross-functional initiatives in forecasting, change management, and process improvement within a vertically integrated manufacturing environment. Oversee a high-performing team of engineers, operations leads, and project coordinators to drive operational excellence through data-driven decisions, system optimization, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership : Mentor and coach engineers, operations team leads, and project coordinators. Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive career development and performance management.

Change Management : Develop and execute strategies for parts and process changes impacting manufacturing. Partner cross-functionally to ensure seamless adoption of new technologies and workflows.

Forecasting & Planning : Own WIP and raw material forecasting. Optimize planning parameters for inventory, production flow, and resource allocation. Align with supply chain and production teams to meet business objectives.

SAP Warehouse Management : Maintain data integrity in SAP WM. Define system parameters and lead automation initiatives to streamline warehouse operations.

Strategic Projects : Oversee implementation of Palantir and shop floor execution tools. Manage automation projects for WIP / raw material warehouses. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver milestones on time.

Operational Excellence : Direct OPEX teams in lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and productivity gains. Analyze metrics to identify and implement efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years in manufacturing operations; 3+ years in leadership
• Expert in SAP WM, forecasting, and planning systems
• Proven change management and project leadership experience
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.