Mechanical Line Lead

kdc/one, Knowlton; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (vision, dental, travel)

RRSP up to 4% of salary

Annual bonus program

On-site cafeteria

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KDC/ONE Knowlton in Quebec seeks a Mechanical Leader to ensure the mechanical performance of a production line, supervise day labourers, diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will lead line activities, coordinate repairs, implement improvements to reduce downtime, read engineering drawings, and communicate with the team to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electro-pneumatic failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to standard sheets.
• Coordinate line activities to ensure fluid operations and meet objectives.
• Lead and train day labourers to develop skills and promote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electro-pneumatic failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to standard sheets.
• Coordinate line activities to ensure fluid operations and meet objectives.
• Prepare the line and required documents before starting.
• Promote a safe, clean and hygienic work environment.
• Assist continuous improvement initiatives on the production line.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Maintenance troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Bilingual French/English

Education

DEP in electromechanics of automated systems or industrial mechanics

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 Mechanical Leader is responsible for ensuring the mechanical performance and reliability of a production line while coordinating all of its activities. He performs diagnostics, mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance and necessary adjustments, in addition to ensuring the fluidity of operations, the quality of products and compliance with safety standards. As a local leader, it supports day labourers and operators, intervenes in the event of mechanical or operational problems, and actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the line, all while maintaining a level of quality of the finished products according to the customer's requirements.

An Overview Of Your Everyday Life

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electro-pneumatic failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to standard sheets.
• To make equipment more reliable and to propose improvements to reduce downtime.
• Make mechanical adjustments and format changes as required l
• Communicate recurrences of problems to continuous improvement.
• Offer technical support on all the mechanical systems of the line.
• Coordinate the activities of the line to ensure the fluidity of operations and the achievement of objectives.
• Prepare the line and required documents before starting.
• Perform format changes by ensuring the availability of tools and materials.
• Control the quality of products and documents throughout the process.
• Intervene quickly in the event of a problem, apply adjustments and escal…
• Supervise and train day labourers to develop their skills and promote collective performance.
• Promote a safe, clean and hygienic work environment.
• Motivate the team and maintain a spirit of collaboration.
• Audit the line's practices and standards to ensure rigor and compliance.
• Communicate staffing needs, quality and OHS issues and any relevant information to the supervisor.

You are the ideal candidate if you have

• DEP in electromechanics of automated systems or industrial mechanics.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including: automated system, maintenance, troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, write and interpret technical documents.
• Mastery of mechanical adjustments and format changes.
• Bilingualism in French/English — required to communicate effectively with the team and to understand technical and customer documentation (primarily in English).
• Ability to solve complex problems effectively.
• Proximity leadership, coaching and clear communication
• Team spirit, collaboration and autonomy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Action and performance orientation.
• Stress management and efficiency in the context of unforeseen events.

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