Lead Production Supervisor (Team Leader)

Pilkington North America, Inc.; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America, Inc. is seeking a Production Leader to drive daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines in Collingwood, Ontario.

You will lead safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals while mentoring production supervisors and teams. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience, strong problem-solving and ERP/MES proficiency; you will partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Materials to resolve issues and drive continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations across multiple lines, areas, and/or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for Production Supervisors and Production Teams.
• Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Support employee development, training, and succession planning efforts.
• Assistin the implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational strategies.
• Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership.

Skills

Passion for Excellence

Decision Making

Empowers & Develops

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Posted on July 10, 2026

Locations

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PGC Collingwood Collingwood, ON L9Y4V8, CAN

• Mfg Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LEADP004368

Description

EssentialFunctions:

• Lead daily production operations across multiple lines, areas, and/or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for Production Supervisors and Production Teams.
• Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Support employee development, training, and succession planning efforts.
• Assistin the implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational strategies.
• Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership.

Top 3CompetenciesNeeded for Success in the Role:

• Passion For Excellence: Steps forward to addressdifficult situationsand performance issues ina timelyand respectful manner.
• Decision Making:Demonstratesdecisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Empowers & Develops: Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving businessobjectivesand delegates work to theappropriate level.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiencywith ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications Desired:

• Lean Manufacturing and/orSixSigma certification.
• Multi-shift manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in automotive and/or glass manufacturing.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionallylift upto 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE andcomply withplant safety requirements.