Lincoln Electric

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: 26922

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Second Shift Supervisor, supporting our Electronics Factory within the Euclid, Ohio manufacturing headquarters. As the Second Shift Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe work environment for staff, and drive manufacturing efficiency.

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

• Recognize that people are our most valuable resource.
• Maintain departmental cost control and cost reductions.
• 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.
• 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 FlexNet 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.
• Lead TVM huddles.
• Work on 5S Audits & CI Projects.

Safety

• Resolve safety hazards within the department.
• Verify that safety training and equipment are provided for department personnel.
• Make the necessary safety procedures available and observe workers to ensure that all safety procedures are being followed.
• Work as a team on all near misses & obtain all behavior observations targets.
• Attend Department and cross functional Safety Walks.

Quality

• Understand the company Quality Policy and how it relates to this job and the department.
• Understand the quality procedures used in the department, how the procedures relate to the needs of our customers and ensure that employees are following the procedures.
• Adhere to the various procedures and specifications and ensure compliance with these standards.
• Follow up on all quality issues with either points or a CI project.
• Attend accountability & CAPA meetings.
• Attend Quality walks.

Productivity

• RCCM using Problem Solving sheets.
• Reduce Past Dues.
• Report on down equipment (Alert System).
• Ownership of TVM Boards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills and Aptitude

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• 3+ years relevant experience, supervisory training or equivalent experience.
• Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record.
• Leadership/Management training or equivalent experience.
• Additional technical training is desirable.
• Manufacturing shop experience is desirable.
• Basic computer skills include proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP, Centra, and Lotus Notes.
• 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 interpret and enforce the specifications and procedures related to the department.

Environmental, Health and Safety

• Understand the company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to the department.
• Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job and the department.
• Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only allow operation of equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.
• Know that the company EHS procedures are contained in reference books, such as SSW Specifications, Plant Rules and Regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheets, know what EHS procedures apply to the department, where to access the procedures, and make the procedures readily available to departmental employees.
• Immediately address/investigate any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.

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.