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Lincoln Electric

Operations Manager

Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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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 Req ID: 27631

Job Summary The Operations Manager leads manufacturing processes and personnel driving safety, quality, production efficiency, and profitability. Reporting to the Assembly Plant Manager, this role oversees departmental operations, cross-functional teams, and continuous process improvement to meet customer demands and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate production department activities through core team members

Manage cross-functional extended teams across the organization

Develop and continuously improve processes using root cause analysis

Promote safe work practices and superior environmental performance

Ensure consistent manufacture of high-quality products

Drive achievement of all departmental goals, metrics, and profitability targets

Staff department to meet production/customer requirements while enhancing workforce flexibility

Conduct performance evaluations and ratings for departmental staff

Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree (Technical/Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience

5+ years professional experience, including 3+ years in managerial/leadership roles

Prior supervisory experience and/or formal supervisory training required

Essential Skills & Competencies

Leadership : Excellent leadership, organizational, and motivational skills

Communication : Superior oral and written communication; effective with all organizational levels

Problem‑Solving : Ability to handle employee/production issues professionally and implement change with employee buy‑in

Technical Knowledge : Basic understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, manufacturing processes, and company products

Customer Focus : Strong commitment to customer satisfaction

Safety & Quality : Uncompromising standards for safety, environment, health, and quality

Software Proficiency : MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (MES, SAP, and Apriso preferred)

Policy Knowledge : Familiarity with company policies (anti-harassment, affirmative action, merit rating/PDS, etc.)

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.

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