Industrial Engineering Manager: Lean & Capex Leader

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

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,