Line Leader Production

Kdc One; Manitowoc (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Line Leader to oversee the assembly line, ensuring safe, cost‑effective production of quality products.

You will coach the assemblers, drive KPI performance, manage startup to shutdown, perform weight checks, and coordinate with palletizer teams to cover absences.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and some assembly or leadership experience; this is an on‑site, full‑time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in basic math.
• Some assembly experience and/or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet performance objectives and coach the assembly team.
• Ensure safety, quality, service (delivery), and cost targets.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot filler and related equipment.
• Perform weight checks and take corrective actions as needed.
• Cross-train with palletizers to cover absences and promote SME’s.

Skills

Basic math

Leadership experience

Assembly experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Wrenches

Scales

Torque machine

Label machines

Filler

Capper

Job description

kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Job Title: Line Leader

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job category: Individual contributor Management

Division: Scented & Living Solutions

Department: Production

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Description / Scope / Mission

Responsible for filling Assemblers ensuring all tasks and duties are fulfilled in the operation of producing a quality product at specified quantities in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Accountability to meet performance objectives, (KPI’s/metrics).
• Direct/coach/mentor assigned assembly team to assist in meeting performance metrics.
• Responsible for safety, quality, service (delivery), and cost (OEE, scrap, and labor.)
• Develop, maintain, and improve pre and postproduction checklists detailing steps to startup, run, and shutdown of line.
• Visual confirmation of items by position at line start up.
• Supervise and train pump/cap table team to assist in completing the line tasks.
• Setup, maintain, and troubleshoot filler and monitor consumables/spares.
• Perform weight checks in production per QC paperwork. Note trends in variation and take corrective and preventative actions.
• Clean and sanitize filler, setup (changeover), and start production.
• Maintain the master downtime for the team.
• 6S work area (end of shift and end of week deep cleaning.)
• Update setup binder at completion of SFO.
• Perform PM on filler area equipment and conveyors.
• Shutdown equipment at end of shift.
• Cross train with Palletizers to cover absences and promote SME’s, Subject Matter Experts.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES:

None.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Proficient in basic math.
• Helpful to have some Assembly experience at Northern Labs and/or leadership experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• None.

Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

• Climb or balance up to 1/3 of the time.

Reach above shoulders; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or touch; talk or hear; and taste or smell 2/3 and more of the time.

• Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or forced to be exerted 2/3 and more of the time.
• Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Wrenches/hand tools 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Scales, torque machine, label machines, coder, filler, capper other production equipment as required.
• Calculators, on/off buttons on machinery and pens 2/3 and more of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Exposure to various chemicals 2/3 and more of the time.
• Work near moving mechanical parts 2/3 and more of the time.
• Moderate noise level 2/3 of the time during normal line duties.
• Loud noise level 1/3 of the time from running motors form surrounding machinery.
• PPE is required for specific jobs and when PPE is required, the LOI will specify what is needed.

COMMENTS

Be aware of your surroundings. Be aware of emergency stop buttons, walkways, exits. Always be prepared for your next step of duties.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America