About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Location: <strong>Michigan City-South</strong> <br>Employment Status: <strong>Salary Full-Time</strong> <br>Function: <strong>Manufacturing</strong> <br>Pay Grade and Range: <strong>USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 56</strong> ($67,432 - $98,000)<br>Bonus Plan: <strong>OIP</strong> </span><span style="font-size:14.0px">Bonus Percentage: 10%<br>Hiring Manager: <strong>Adam Jasicki</strong><br>Recruiter: <strong>Allison Schock<br></strong>Req ID:<strong> 29414 <br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><strong>Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: </strong></u><br>1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least <strong>1 year</strong> of service <br>2. Is <strong>NOT </strong>on an active <strong>Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">About Us</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric Company, has been a leader in Mobile Power Solutions® since 1972, delivering innovative products such as welders, hydraulic systems, Electrified Power Equipment®, and engine starters. Staying at the forefront of our industry requires innovation, dedication, and hard work—but it’s also highly rewarding. To learn more about Vanair and our products and services, visit our website at <a href="http://www.Vanair.com">http://www.Vanair.com</a> </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Position Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. This role supervises production staff, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Onsite at our Michigan City, IN location, Day Shift Mon-Fri.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead and supervise production employees across assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity expectations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Plan, assign, and monitor work to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track daily performance metrics (output, efficiency, scrap, downtime) and take corrective action as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive a culture of safety by enforcing policies, conducting audits, and addressing hazards proactively</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, training, and performance reviews</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage employee relations, including attendance, discipline, and conflict resolution</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate with Production Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve bottlenecks and material issues</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Utilize ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) to analyze data and report on production performance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Improve first-pass yield and reduce rework through collaboration with Quality</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure accurate labor reporting, timecard approvals, and workforce utilization tracking</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain a clean and organized work environment aligned with 5S standards</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Safety: Recordable incident rate, near-miss reporting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Quality: First-pass yield, defect rate, rework</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Delivery: On-time completion of production schedule</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Productivity: Labor efficiency, throughput</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Cost: Scrap reduction, overtime control</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High school diploma or GDA required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including 2-3 supervisory or team lead experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of production processes and workflow</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Work Environment</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position operates in a clean and modern manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Use and enforcement of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.</span></p></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> 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.</p>