Shift Supervisor

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Euclid - 22801

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Pay Range: ($57,600.00 - $73,400.00)

Target Bonus: %

Req ID: 30408

Summary

Lincoln Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a Shift Supervisor supporting our Euclid Consumables Division. The Shift Supervisor serves as the frontline manager for a team of employees within our flux manufacturing group. 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.

What You Will Do

As the Shift Supervisor, you will ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, fostering a safe and secure work environment for all employees, while contributing to the teams production goals. Specific responsibilities include:

• 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.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience within industrial manufacturing.
• Previous lead or supervisor experience, preferred.
• Strong understanding of departmental procedures and processes. Proficient in implementing strategic cost management initiatives.
• Implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Behavioral Indicators (KBIs) 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. Exceptional coaching and positive motivational skills to inspire and guide employees. Ability to assess team needs and adjust team dynamics accordingly.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to have difficult conversations when necessary. Capable of identifying and resolving problems and implementing continuous improvement for technical or personnel issues to improve processes and procedures.
• Results-oriented mindset, using KPIs and KBIs to measure and analyze performance metrics, set and achieve goals, and drive success.
• Ability to effectively multi-task through ambiguity and shifting priorities, to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

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.