Manager, Manufacturing Operations Planning and Projects
Company: Lincoln Electric
Location: Euclid
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Lean Six Sigma certification
Vertically integrated manufacturing experience Familiarity with
Palantir, MES systems, and automation technologies Digital
transformation expertise in manufacturing 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.
Keywords: Lincoln Electric, Elyria , Manager, Manufacturing Operations Planning and Projects, Engineering , Euclid, Ohio
