Team Lead

Lincoln Electric•Euclid, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boxer Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the Boxing Area and all phases of manual electrode packaging. This role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production by managing changeovers, optimizing packaging station setup and operation, ensuring proper labeling and documentation, and coordinating with cross functional production teams to meet the production schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to read, write, and perform general math for production records.
Ability to understand and interpret specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
Strong mechanical aptitude with minimal supervision required.
Knowledge of extruding department processes, equipment capabilities, and production methods.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Safety and quality focused, self-motivated work approach.

Responsibilities

Ensures safety, workmanship, product quality, and productivity within the Boxing Area.
Leads and coordinates all phases of manual electrode packaging operations.
Prepares for and executes packaging changeovers to support production schedules.
Sets up, optimizes, and maintains packaging stations to ensure efficient and reliable operation.
Supports boxers during production interruptions by troubleshooting issues, adjusting, and replacing parts to minimize downtime.
Oversees packaging station startups following changeovers and verifies readiness for production.
Collaborates with the Shift Foreman, Team Leads, Mixers, and production teams across Chemical, Cut‑off, and Extruding areas.
Reviews production schedules and changes with the Shift Foreman and Team Leads approximately 30 minutes into each shift.
Identifies, addresses, and resolves production, quality, and workflow issues.
Completes, reviews, and verifies the accuracy of production documentation, including Changeover Sheets, Part Sheets, and Pay Cards.
Verifies labels, codes, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), lot numbers, and packaging materials; removes outdated materials during changeovers.
Supports training, special orders, WIP coordination, Canadian order requirements, material ordering, employee concerns, and maintains clean, compliant work areas.
Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s RISE Strategy.