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: Euclid - 22801
Req ID: 28848

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Purpose

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.

Job Duties and 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.

Basic 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.

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.