Supply Chain Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)

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.

Job Title: Supply Chain Development Program 2027 (Euclid, OH)

Location: Euclid, OH

Target Program Dates: June 24th, 2027

Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a relocation package is available for Trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location

Req ID: 29821

Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric's Euclid, OH location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Supply Chain 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.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.

Overview of the Program

Lincoln Electric's Supply Chain Development Program offers individuals the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings across a 30-month rotational program. Participants gain hands-on experience through five six-month rotations in the areas of:

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing Operations
• Business Process Improvement & Systems (Transformation)

It's a great way to build skills, grow your network, and explore a future career in Supply Chain.

What You Could Work On

Throughout the rotations, participants gain exposure to core supply chain functions and develop practical skills that prepare them for full-time roles after the program. Learning opportunities may include:

Strategic Sourcing

• Build an understanding of supplier markets, cost drivers, sourcing strategies, and the role of supplier partnerships in supporting business performance
• Learn how sourcing decisions influence cost, quality, risk, lead time, working capital, and continuity of supply
• Gain exposure to supplier evaluation, negotiation preparation, contract management, procurement compliance, and sourcing governance practices
• Develop analytical skills used to assess spend, supplier performance, sourcing alternatives, and opportunities for business improvement
• Understand how procurement master data, ERP processes, and cross-functional collaboration support effective sourcing and purchasing execution

Supply Chain

• Develop a working understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from customer demand through planning, fulfillment, logistics, and delivery
• Learn how service, inventory, cost, capacity, and lead-time tradeoffs are managed across a manufacturing supply chain
• Gain exposure to root-cause problem solving, operational performance management, and cross-functional issue resolution
• Build capability in supply chain analytics, KPI development, technology-enabled processes, and data-driven decision making
• Understand how logistics, packaging, transportation, and sustainability considerations contribute to customer service and total cost performance

Manufacturing Operations

• Gain firsthand exposure to manufacturing operations and the connection between production, materials management, inventory, and supply chain execution
• Learn how material availability, replenishment processes, scheduling, and shop-floor support impact productivity, quality, and service
• Develop practical problem-solving and continuous improvement skills in a manufacturing environment
• Build experience working with operations, engineering, procurement, planning, and other functional teams to understand how business decisions are made on the shop floor

Business Process Improvement & Systems

• Learn how business processes, systems, policies, and data standards enable consistent execution across procurement, supply chain, and operations
• Gain exposure to process documentation, change management, training development, and user adoption practices that support successful transformation
• Develop the ability to evaluate workflows, identify pain points, and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, usability, and compliance
• Build communication and presentation skills by translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering or business by June 2027
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in any of the following disciplines: supply chain, engineering, finance, information systems, or a similar field
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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.