Essential Functions:

- 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.

- Assist in the implementation of recent processes, equipment, and operational strategies.

- Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

- Passion For Excellence: Steps forward to address difficult situations and performance issues in a timely and respectful manner.

- Decision Making:



Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.

- Empowers & Develops: Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level.

Qualifications Required:

- 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.

Qualifications Desired:

- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma 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 occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to wear required PPE and comply with plant safety requirements.

📌 Lead Prod Supervsor II CN (Canada)
🏢 Pilkington Glass of Canada
📍 Canada