Production Lead — Safety, Lean & Team Coach

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

HSA

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Loan repayment

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Carthage, TN is seeking an entry-level Production Lead to supervise and coordinate activities that deliver value to customers, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality across shifts.

You will run equipment, track production personnel time, and maintain work instructions while coaching the team and supporting lean initiatives. This role requires safety consciousness and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to understand manufacturing processes.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• The Production Lead is an entry level supervisory role responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering value to internal and external customers.
• Run equipment up to 50% of time or as needed; track daily production personnel time; audit and maintain work instructions; correct unsafe acts.
• Participate in interviews and assist with hiring decisions; mentor and develop team members; enforce company policies and Lean initiatives.
• Support safety training, 6S audits, and lean tools; ensure compliance with EHS audits and quality metrics.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team coaching

Production scheduling

Lean tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Carthage, TN is seeking an entry-level Production Lead to supervise and coordinate activities that deliver value to customers, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality across shifts.

You will run equipment, track production personnel time, and maintain work instructions while coaching the team and supporting lean initiatives. This role requires safety consciousness and adherence to company policies.