Production Lead

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: Carthage   Req ID:  30190     ​ Job Responsibilities

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 always requires a high regard for safety 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 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

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

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Include the following and other duties may be 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 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 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 Exercise strict confidentiality regarding personnel matters. Conducts oneself in a manner that sets a positive example for all employees and encourages teamwork. Establish and maintain sound communication with subordinates, peers and management. Assist and support employees in resolving work related issues. 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

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, assists with root cause analysis of the IINM.

Responsible for helping correct discrepancies in 5s and EHS Audits

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts –