Industrial Engineering Manager

Location: Kocaeli
Recruiter: Helen Green

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee Process, Production, OpEx (including spare parts and repair costs), and Industrial Engineering activities.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement and VAVE initiatives across products and processes.
• Ensure application of technical standards, best practices, and sustainable manufacturing principles.
• Coach engineers and develop technical and operational capabilities within the organization.
• Contribute to new technology definition, product industrialization, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Lead capacity definition and improvement initiatives at plant level.
• Manage CAPEX definition and deployment, including equipment specification, supplier selection, purchasing (Ariba), and execution.
• Monitor operational KPIs and report performance to the Operations Director while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years in industrial engineering, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or related field; (master’s degree is preferred)
• Advance level in English both written and spoken
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and CAPEX management.
• Leadership mindset, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, ability to coach and develop teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement platforms.
• Ability to mentor engineers and build technical capabilities.
• Skilled in make-or-buy decisions and long-term capacity planning.
• Expertise in leading cross-functional projects and managing timelines.
• Strong focus on process optimization and cost reduction.
• Deep knowledge of industrialization, new technology implementation, and equipment purchasing.
• Effective stakeholder management across departments.

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.