Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager, Consumable Division

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 11,000 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 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 24932 

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Lead support team to drive improvement and standardization of our systems and manufacturing processes for favorable safety, quality, and cost improvements
• Lead reviews with business stakeholders and translate wants and needs into technical requirements for system improvements
• Suggest and evaluate system architecture for improvements and sustainability
• Continuously adapt to business requirements to effectively manage priorities and workload to improve systems
• Review and own change management of MES SIR changes
• Drive consistency of business processes across all manufacturing and support areas
• Lead team to drive industrial engineering principles to our manufacturing flow, layout, visual management, and overall effectivity of our safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Coach team on application of industrial engineering principles, such as spaghetti diagrams, kanban, data analysis, and other CI/Lean/6Sigma processes
• Drive continuous improvement in a standard approach across all Consumable manufacturing departments
• Promote integrating manufacturing processes with technology
• Identify business and capital improvement opportunities to support the corporate strategic plan, both domestic and international
• Manage projects and personnel to achieve technical and business results
• Proactively address environment, ergonomic, and safety issues
• Keep abreast of technological developments outside Lincoln Electric that could affect global competitiveness and recommend further study or change when appropriate
• Monitor business plans, market trends, and new product development
• Support the personal growth of direct reports, both their technical and people skills, to prepare them for future career opportunities
• Assign personnel to resolve day to day operational problems
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s overall strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (Engineering, preferred)
• 5+ years of experience
• Demonstrated ability in personnel and project management, financial analysis, and governmental regulatory issues.
• Be familiar with products and manufacturing practices employed by Lincoln Electric, its competitors, and customers.
• Ability to build and maintain superior relationships with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly methods, machining, fabrication, and automation.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements and optimization.
• Contributes to the development of functional strategy.
• Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Typically operates with broad latitude in a complex environment.

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.