Director of Operations, Manufacturing & Engineering

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric, through Alloy Steel International (ASI), seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead end-to-end operations for ASI in Western Australia. You will drive production, engineering, procurement and workshop management with a strong focus on safety and quality, while aligning with commercial goals and customer commitments.

This role requires 10+ years of senior operations leadership in heavy industrial settings, across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior operations leadership in steel/metals manufacturing.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, engineering and procurement.
• Proven track record delivering safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Strong knowledge of EHS and manufacturing compliance.
• Experience in shift-based, award-covered manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operational delivery for ASI, including production, engineering, procurement and workshop management, ensuring safety, quality and delivery performance.
• Oversee engineering functions and support manufacturability of new products with R&D/Metallurgy.
• Lead procurement and logistics for materials, ensuring supply continuity and cost control.
• Oversee workshop operations, equipment maintenance and workforce scheduling while meeting EHS standards.
• Align production capacity and lead times with sales commitments; input on cost for new opportunities.
• Lead direct reports across Workshop, Operations, Engineering and Procurement and partner with HR on workforce planning.

Skills

Senior operations leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Shift-based manufacturing

EHS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Job description

Lincoln Electric, through Alloy Steel International (ASI), seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead end-to-end operations for ASI in Western Australia. You will drive production, engineering, procurement and workshop management with a strong focus on safety and quality, while aligning with commercial goals and customer commitments.

This role requires 10+ years of senior operations leadership in heavy industrial settings, across multi-disciplinary teams.