Production Lead

About the role

Lincoln Electric is a high‑performance industrial machinery and technology leader headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operating 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serving customers in over 160 countries. The Company provides innovative solutions in welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Production Lead position is an entry‑level role for individuals interested in leading, supervising, and coordinating worker activities to deliver value to internal and external customers while maintaining a high regard for safety.

Responsibilities

• Works safely and supports safety within the team and across the organization.
• Executes daily production plan to ensure all necessary machines are up and running according to schedule.
• Supports lean initiatives to facilitate team goals and metrics.
• Participates in team meetings and works on cost‑savings projects.
• Key accountability metrics: Safety, 6S Audits, EHS Audits, DART (Days Away Restricted Time), TRC (Total Recordable Cases), Quality – Yield Loss/Scrap %, Productivity, Work Order Completion %, Effectivity, DOH (Days On Hand), Breakdown Maintenance Rate.
• Lead Responsibilities (≈50% of time):
  • Run equipment up to 50% of time or as needed.
  • Track daily time of production personnel.
  • Audit and maintain work instructions.
  • Make on‑the‑spot corrections of any unsafe acts.
  • Participate in employee evaluations.
  • Coach and develop team members.
  • Maintain training levels.
  • Support and enforce all Company policies and procedures.
  • Perform responsibilities consistently, reliably, and professionally.
  • Participate in interviews and provide input for selection and hiring.
  • Advise supervisor about counseling of employees that may lead to future disciplinary action.
  • Exercise strict confidentiality regarding personnel matters.
  • Conduct oneself as a positive example and encourage teamwork.
  • Establish and maintain sound communication with subordinates, peers, and management.
  • Assist and support employees in resolving work‑related issues.
  • Ensure employees fulfill department needs and are held accountable for their actions.
  • Perform daily shift audits.
• Troubleshooting (≈25% of time):
  • Assist in maintaining repair parts inventory and supplies.
• Administrative (≈20% of time):
  • Communicate pertinent information to supervisor.
  • Assist with daily data entry of production reports as demand warrants.
  • Document and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
  • Properly fill out paperwork, take pictures, and assist with root cause analysis of incidents.
  • Help correct discrepancies in 5S and EHS audits.
• Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts (≈5% of time):
  • Participate in safety training and demonstrate a high regard for safety.
  • Learn and utilize lean tools: 6S, visual factory concepts to maintain order and cleanliness.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience: High school diploma or GED; and one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to understand manufacturing processes.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP.
• Preferred: Experience with Lean tools.
• Preferred: Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Maintains a Customer Focus – demonstrates exceptional service to internal and external customers, prioritizing understanding and satisfying customer needs.
• Takes Ownership – continuously drives to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.
• Is a Team Player – collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals and recognizes when teamwork is needed.
• Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity – takes well‑reasoned actions that serve the best interest of the business.
• Achieves Quality Results – executes objectives to ensure long‑term success of the organization.

Skills

• Initiative, Flexibility, Responsibility & independence, Able to multitask, Goal‑oriented, Teamwork, Excellent communication skills, Ability to assist with and potentially lead projects, Attention to detail, Shares expertise with others, Respectful of others.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Physical Demands: Refer to the Physical Demands Form for details.