Industrial Engineering Manager

Lincoln Electric; İzmit; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee Process, Production, OpEx, and CAPEX at our Kocaeli plant. You will drive cross-functional continuous improvement, lead capacity initiatives, and ensure the application of lean principles and sustainable manufacturing practices.

The role requires 8–10 years in industrial engineering with at least 5 in management, a relevant engineering degree (master's preferred), strong English, ERP and procurement familiarity,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in industrial engineering with strong leadership experience.
• Mastery of lean principles, CAPEX management, and cost reduction.
• Proven ability to coach and develop engineering teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; familiarity with ERP and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Process, Production, OpEx and industrial engineering activities.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement and VAVE initiatives.
• Ensure application of technical standards and sustainable manufacturing.
• Coach engineers and build technical capabilities within the organization.
• Contribute to technology definition, product industrialization, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Lead plant-level capacity definition and improvement initiatives.
• Manage CAPEX definition, equipment specs, supplier selection, and purchasing.
• Monitor KPIs and report to Operations Director, ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Industrial engineering

CAPEX management

Lean principles

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Make-or-buy decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Location: Kocaeli

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.