Operations Planning Team Lead

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 $3.8B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in over 71 manufacturing locations in 20 countries.

 Location: Euclid - 22801 - Cleveland, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Distribution/Logistics
Req ID: 24267 

PURPOSE: Responsible for ensuring the production planning process for RAW materials is efficient and cost effective and meets the needs of the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Improve the operations of production planning and control department buy items specifically.
  • RAW Planning Process Management
  • Replenishment methodologies

• Collaborate with production teams to identify and prioritize material needs.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure adequate stock levels to meet production requirements.
• Review and analyze RAW planning parameters.
• Cooperate closely with all of Manufacturing Operations, Information Technology, R&D and Finance.
• Regular involvement in continuous improvement activities in the areas of
  • Visual Material replenishment systems
  • Storeroom and receiving operations.
  • New Product Development

• Cooperate closely with all of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Management, Master Data, R&D and Finance.

• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Operations or Material Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in Planning, Inventory, Replenishment and/or Manufacturing Operations capacity
• Strong knowledge of the products, materials, and processes in the Machine Division.
• Knowledgeable in the Lincoln Electric software packages of SAP and Apriso
• Experience in operation planning, materials management and inventory control required.
• Strong computer skills must be proficient in SAP, Microsoft Tools, Access Database and Outlook.
• Ability to solve complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
• May lead steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• A positive outlook, commitment to project ownership, results to orientation and a desire to improve manufacturing operations.
• High level of analytical ability to utilize complex planning system and identify “root cause” process problems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

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.