Production Lead

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 11,000 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: Mason - Mason, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range:  ($45,765.00 - $68,648.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID: 25306 

Summary of Position

The position of Production Lead is considered an entry level position for those who have expressed an interest in and have displayed abilities to lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of workers as assigned by the area(s) of responsibility to deliver value to internal and external customers.  This position requires a high regard for safety at all times in performing any tasks associated with working for Harris Products Group.

Key Deliverables

• Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization.
• Executes daily production plan in order to have all necessary machines up and running to scheduled plan.
• Supports lean initiatives to facilitate team goals/metrics.
• Participates in team meetings and works on cost savings projects.

Key Accountability Metrics

It is very important as the lead to understand each of the metrics, how they impact the department and how you can assist with controlling them.

• Safety
  • 5S Audits
  • EHS Audits
  • DART (Days Away Restricted Time)
  • TRC (Total Recordable Cases)
• Quality
  • Yield Loss / Scrap %
  • Hold tags/CARS
• Productivity
  • Work Order Completion %
  • Efficiency
  • Effectivity
  • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • DOH (Days On Hand)
  • Breakdown Maintenance Rate

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Include the following and other duties maybe assigned.

Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization

Lead Responsibilities - 50%

• Run equipment up to 50% of time or as needed using appropriate measurement equipment to confirm product characteristics.
• Track daily time of production personnel
• Audit and maintain work instructions
• Assign resources to meet scheduled production requirements
• Modify and audit work instructions
• Know, understand and be able to effectively utilize the various tools of Lean Manufacturing to support and lead the continuous improvement efforts including 5S audits
• Ensure Kanban levels are maintained
• Make on the spot corrections of any unsafe acts
• Participate in employee evaluations
• Coach and develop team members
• Maintain training levels
• Participate in inventory audits / cycle counts
• Participate in gemba walks led by operators
• Support and enforce all Company policies and procedures
• Perform all responsibilities in a consistent, reliable and professional manner.
• Participates in interviews and provides input  for selection and hiring
• Advises supervisor about counselling of employees that may lead to future disciplinary action
• Advises and consults with supervisor and HR and takes disciplinary action when needed
• Exercise strict confidentiality in regard to personnel matters.
• Conducts oneself in a manner that sets a positive example for all employees and encourages teamwork.
• Provide an environment which fosters good morale amongst your employees.
• Establish and maintain sound communications with subordinates, peers and management.
• Assist and support employees in resolving work related issues.
• Be an expert supplier and responsible internal customer.
• Ensure employees are fulfilling the needs of the department and are held accountable for their actions.
• Performs daily shift audits

 Troubleshooting  – 25%

• Assist in maintaining repair parts inventory & supplies
• Clean, inspect and disposition of tooling

Administrative – 20%

• Communicates pertinent information to supervisor.
• Assists with daily data entry of production reports as demand warrants.
• Document and report all Accidents, Incidents and Near Misses. 
  • Properly fills out paperwork, takes pictures, assist with root cause analysis of the IINM.
• Responsible for helping correct discrepancies in 5s and EHS Audits

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts – 5%

• Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
• Attends team meetings
• Utilizes lean tools: 5s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order and cleanliness

Education and/or Experience

Required -

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two 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

Preferred-

• Experienced with SAP, Centra/Citrix Data base
• Experience with Lean tools
• Operate material handling equipment

Core Competencies required from Employees

Maintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.

Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.

Is a Team Player – Has the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve work tasks at hand.

Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity – Takes action that is well-reasoned, which represents the best interest of the business.

Achieves Quality Results – Flawlessly executes on objectives to ensure the long- term success of the organization

Qualities and Skills

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Responsibility & independence
• Able to multi task
• Goal-oriented
• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Assist with and potentially lead projects
• Attention to detail
• Shares expertise with others
• Respectful of others

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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. 

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Physical Demands:  See Physical Demands Form

Reasonable Accommodations - The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.