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 24 th , 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

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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.