Shift Supervisor

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Company in Cleveland is seeking a production supervisor for the Stainless & Nickel Department. You will lead daily manufacturing activities, review schedules, and ensure safety and quality on a rotating three-shift operation.

You will coordinate with engineering, quality, methods, maintenance, and EHS teams to optimize processes and resolve issues quickly, while mentoring staff and maintaining records of performance and actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical acumen to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment; understand basic electrical and mechanical components.
• Willingness to learn and use SAP for basic production and scheduling functions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities within the Stainless & Nickel Department, reporting to the Operations Manager.
• Review daily production schedules, equipment operation times, and staffing needs to meet priorities.
• Execute established production priorities and maintain weekly production schedules and work orders.
• Identify production, quality, or equipment issues; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper movement of materials and maintenance of tooling, equipment, and supplies.
• Supervise department personnel on the assigned shift, ensuring safe, productive, and compliant work practices.
• Maintain employee performance and merit records; recommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers, discipline, or termination.
• Address employee concerns and disputes; escalate unresolved matters to the Operations Manager.
• Detect, address, and report quality non-conformances; ensure adherence to procedures and special-order instructions.
• Support quality objectives by enforcing procedures and observing employee performance for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Methods, Maintenance, EHS) to improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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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 .

Purpose

Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Stainless & Nickel Department to ensure safe, efficient, and quality‑driven manufacturing operations while meeting customer, production, and Company objectives.

MUST be comfortable and willing to work rotating/swing shifts: Day: 6:30a-2:30p, Mid: 2:30p-10:30p, Third: 10:30p-6:30a and have punctual attendance record.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily production activities within the Stainless & Nickel Department, report directly to the Operations Manager.
• Review daily production schedules, equipment operation times, and staffing needs to ensure priorities are met.
• Execute established production priorities, including maintaining and updating weekly production schedules and work order sequencing.
• Proactively identify production, quality, or equipment issues; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the effective movement of materials and proper use and maintenance of tooling, equipment, and supplies.
• Supervise department personnel on the assigned shift, ensuring safe, productive, and compliant work practices.
• Maintain employee performance and merit records; recommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers, discipline, or termination.
• Address employee concerns and disputes; elevate unresolved matters to the Operations Manager.
• Detect, address, and report quality non‑conformances; ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, specifications, permission notes, and special-order instructions.
• Support Quality objectives by enforcing quality procedures and observing employee performance for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Methods, Maintenance, EHS) to improve manufacturing and departmental processes.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, OSHA and EPA regulations, plant rules, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed by leadership.
• MUST be comfortable and willing to work rotating/swing shifts: Day: 6:30a-2:30p, Mid: 2:30p=10:30p, Third: 10:30p-6:30a and have punctual attendance record.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Demonstrate strong technical/mechanical acumen to assess and perform Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting on manufacturing machinery; understand basic electrical and mechanical components
• Working knowledge of production equipment used within the department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word
• Willingness to learn and use SAP for basic production and scheduling functions
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to support a rotating three shift operation

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.

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