Shift Supervisor, 2nd Shift

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 $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID: 26609

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Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Shift Supervisor supporting our Engine Welder Assembly department. The Production Supervisor plays a key in assuming responsibility of the department processes and personnel.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for directing activities of the department and oversight of personnel. Specific responsibilities include:

• Recognize that people are our most valuable resource.
• Maintain departmental cost control and cost reductions.
• Develop and maintain a safe work environment.
• Foster an atmosphere that promotes continuous improvement of employees and processes, including cross training for flexibility.
• Support the Machine Division’s manufacturing plan that will meet our customer needs while minimizing overall cost in manufacturing.
• Work with the department Advisory Board Representative.
• Movement of personnel within the department based on qualifications and restrictions.
• Make personnel selections for the various job openings within the department based on qualifications and restrictions.
• Resolve worker problems or complaints, or submit unresolved problems and/or complaints to the appropriate support areas to resolve the issues.
• Work with Human Resources and Quality Assurance to develop and maintain a trained work force.
• Understand the concepts of work-in-process, inventory control, lean and just-in-time manufacturing, and have a broad understanding of the SAP and Apriso systems.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance and Research & Development in the design, introduction and maintenance of new products.
• Ensure that company policies are followed and enforce disciplinary guidelines.
• Complete employee evaluations, and assist with Merit Rating and hourly personnel merit increases.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience; supervisory training or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate and deal effectively with every level of our organization.
• Must have excellent people skills, oral and written communication, leadership, organizational and motivational skills.
• Must be able to guide team members to understand specifications and procedures related to the department.

• Basic computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP, FlexNet, Centra, and Lotus Notes.
• Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record.

• Typical 2nd shift hours begin at 2:30pm, may change based on business needs. Potential to work day shift hours based on business need.

Preferred

• Management training is desirable.
• Additional technical training is desirable.
• Manufacturing shop experience is desirable.

Additional

• Selected candidate’s Job Level and Pay Grade will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.

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.