Operations Management Development Program 2026 (Euclid, Oh)

Lincoln Electric • Cleveland, OH

130d

About The Position

Lincoln Electric's Euclid, OH location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join the Operations Management Development Program — designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you'll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership. The program offers hands-on training, professional development, networking opportunities, and a clear career pathway within the organization. Participants will engage in core rotational assignments to gain in-depth knowledge about Lincoln Electric's products and applications, preparing them for various career paths including research & development, operations, automation, manufacturing engineering, and consumable engineering.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering or business by June 2026.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in supply chain, operations management, integrated business and engineering, project management, logistics management, or business management.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, operations, or project management.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in the technical area.

Responsibilities

• Develop Lean Six Sigma Knowledge and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Analyze workflows to uncover opportunities for simplifying and streamlining general operations.
• Contribute to ongoing CI projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
• Collect, interpret, and report on operational data to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Analyze current safety reporting trends for quick hit improvements.
• Work with frontline operations personnel maintaining behavior-based safety programs.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and suggest improvements.
• Complete root cause analyses in different operations areas.
• Implement process improvements to reduce impact on first pass yield in operations areas.
• Work with operations team to manage and improve huddle boards.
• Standardize different processes and procedures throughout different operations areas.
• Find opportunities to improve stock availability at our regional distribution centers.
• Analyze our current warehouse footprint at Cleveland-HUB and provide suggestions to improve efficiencies.
• Understand current domestic shipping lanes and present cases to lower shipping costs.

Benefits

• Relocation package available for those residing more than 50 miles from the program location.
• Professional development workshops and leadership development opportunities.
• Hands-on training in welding at the Welding Technology Center.
• Networking and team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree