Line Leader

kdc/one, Knowlton; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Disability insurance

Telemedicine

RRSP matching

Bonus program

On-site cafeteria

Career development

Job summary

KDC/ONE in Knowlton, QC, is seeking a Line Manager to oversee daily production line activities, guide team members and ensure quality, safety and efficiency across the line.

You will coordinate line operations, prepare line readiness, manage changeovers, perform quality checks, train day labourers, and uphold a clean, safe, compliant workplace while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of production operations and quality standards.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Good communications in French and English to collaborate with the team and understand customer documentation.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate line activities to ensure efficient production.
• Prepare the line and documentation before starting.
• Oversee format changeovers and ensure tools/materials are available.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product compliance.
• Intervene quickly when problems occur and call on resources.
• Support and train day labourers to foster development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, compliant work environment.
• Encourage collaboration, respect, and mutual support within the team.
• Carry out line audits to ensure procedures and standards are followed.
• Communicate operational needs and production issues with the supervisor.

Skills

Line management

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Quality standards

Bilingual FR/EN

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to do everything possible to carry out our clients' projects. In addition to our major specializations, we continually strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we offer you

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Line Manager plays a key role in the smooth running of operations. As a true local leader, he coordinates production activities, accompanies employees on the line and ensures compliance with quality, safety and performance standards. You will contribute directly to the achievement of production objectives while promoting a collaborative, safe and efficient work environment.

An Overview Of Your Everyday Life

• Coordinate line activities to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production.
• Prepare the line and all the necessary documentation before starting.
• Oversee format changeovers and ensure tools and materials are available.
• Perform quality checks throughout production to ensure product compliance.
• Intervene quickly when a problem occurs, make minor adjustments or call on the right resources when necessary.
• Accompany, train and support day labourers in order to promote their development and success.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant work environment.
• Encourage a climate of collaboration, respect and mutual support within the team.
• Carry out audits on the line to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor regarding operational needs and production issues.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of production operations and quality standards.
• An ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Good communication in French and English in order to collaborate with the team and understand customer documentation.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics (an asset).

You also stand out for

• Your positive leadership and your ability to mobilize a team.
• Your sense of organization and planning.
• Your analytical skills and speed in solving problems.Your autonomy and initiative.
• Your excellent team spirit and communication skills.

What we have to offer you

• Comprehensive insurance including vision, dental, travel, and more
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Telemedicine/Telepharmacy
• RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, corresponding to your contribution
• Bonus: Access to a bonus program based on our successes as a company and your personal goals achieved
• On-site cafeteria for convenient and enjoyable meal breaks
• Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential