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: 27448

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Shift Supervisor. The Shift Supervisor will serve as the frontline manager for a team of employees within our manufacturing facilities. This critical role entails positively impacting the lives of our employees on a daily basis by prioritizing safety, quality, teamwork, collaboration, and operational efficiency. The Shift Supervisor holds significant influence in shaping the company's day-to day operations, including policies, departmental processes, and overall functionality. Additionally, they often serve as the "face" of their department, embodying our organization's values and fostering strong relationships with those around them.

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

• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, fostering a safe and secure work environment for all employees.
• Implement and maintain departmental cost control measures to drive cost reductions and optimize resources.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues on the production floor, making timely decisions to minimize disruption.
• Address daily employee relation issues and actively contribute to resolving associate concerns, promoting a positive work environment.
• Maintain and uphold quality standards, always ensuring products excellence.
• Manage personnel movement within the department based on qualifications and restrictions.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to identify and solve employee concerns, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance and Research & Development in implementing and maintaining processes.
• 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.
  
  

Experience And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 or more years of relevant experience including team lead, supervisory or similar experience.
• Strong understanding of departmental procedures and processes.
• Proficient in implementing strategic cost management initiatives.
• Implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPls) and Key Behavioral Indicators (KBls) for team excellence.
• Capable in systems best practices, including SAP, time systems, quality control, work-in-process, lean methodologies, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or equally demanding business environment.
• Navigating and resolving complexities involving people, processes, and technology.
• Extensive experience in a collaborative team environment.
  
  

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.