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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

Function : Manufacturing

Req ID : 25773

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for our Euclid, OH World Headquarters. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will be responsible for leading and optimizing the manufacturing operations of our Stick Electrode - Extrusion line within the Consumables division. You will oversee processes, manage personnel, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient production while strictly adhering to safety and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production performance, meet operational goals, and maintain a safe and productive working environment.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical / dental / vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do :

• Production Leadership : Direct, coordinate, and manage all production activities within the department, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing outputs.
• Team Management : Lead, mentor, and motivate core team members while overseeing cross-functional teams. Foster a collaborative environment to achieve departmental objectives.
• Safety & Compliance : Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility by enforcing safe work practices, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, and fostering a safe work environment.
• Process Improvement : Drive the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes using root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization techniques.
• New Product Launches : Oversee the successful introduction and scaling of new products within the department, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes and meeting quality standards.
• Quality Control : Ensure the consistent production of high-quality products by collaborating with quality control teams to establish and monitor robust quality assurance processes.
• Operational Efficiency : Monitor and drive the achievement of departmental goals and performance metrics, ensuring efficient resource allocation and optimized production timelines.
• Staffing & Flexibility : Ensure that staffing levels align with production needs, ensuring workforce flexibility and responsiveness to changes in customer demand or production schedules.
• Policy Development : Develop, implement, and continuously update operational policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize production workflows and enhance employee productivity.
• Financial Oversight : Manage the department's budget, implement cost controls, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and maximization of departmental profitability.
• Training & Development : Identify training needs, plan, and facilitate employee training interventions to enhance skills in safety, quality, and efficiency, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Performance Management : Conduct performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the General Manager or Plant Manager to report on departmental performance, production status, and future needs. Maintain effective communication across all organizational levels to ensure alignment and progress towards goals.

Required Education & Experience

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.