Operations Manager
Lincoln Electric
Manager, Manufacturing Operations Planning – Projects
Lincoln Electric
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Euclid • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
About the role
- 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.
- Mentor and coach engineers, operations team leads, and project coordinators.
- Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute strategies for parts and process changes impacting manufacturing.
- Own WIP and raw material forecasting.
- Optimize planning parameters for inventory, production flow, and resource allocation.
- Maintain data integrity in SAP WM.
- Oversee implementation of Palantir and shop floor execution tools.
- Direct OPEX teams in lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and productivity gains.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
forecastingchange managementprocess improvementdata-driven decision makingsystem optimizationWIP forecastingraw material forecastinglean manufacturinginventory planningproduction flow optimization
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcoachingcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingaccountabilityinnovationteam collaborationcontinuous improvement