The Line Leader oversees daily production activities, ensures safe and efficient operations, and leads a team of production employees to achieve quality, productivity, and operational goals. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be the primary point of coordination for production activities on the assigned shift and is accountable for employee performance, process control, and adherence to company policies. Lead daily production operations, including line startup, shutdown, break coordination, and staffing assignments to ensure smooth workflow Oversee, coach, and evaluate production team members to promote accountability, and employee development.

Ensure compliance with all company policies, quality standards, TS 16949 requirements, and health and safety regulations. Monitor productivity, quality, and workforce utilization to achieve operational targets and budget requirements. Complete and maintain production, quality, and productivity documentation, reports, and records accurately.

Conduct regular team meetings and communicate operational priorities, safety updates, and performance expectations. Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, efficiency, and workplace safety. Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and housekeeping standards within assigned production areas Support recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning activities.

Hourly Rate: $32.00 per hour Shift Differential: $1.02 per hour (midnight shift premium) Shift: Midnight Shift Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Knowledge of TS 16949, IATF 16949, ISO, or other quality management systems.

Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with production planning, labor management, and performance metrics. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Knowledge of production processes,



safety procedures, and quality management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a quick-paced environment. Proficiency in production reporting and workforce scheduling.

High School

Diploma or equivalent a plus. Postsecondary education in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.

We are customer champions Everything we do starts with our customers. When our customers win, we all grow. Agile. Data-driven. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers.

We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.

📌 Production Team Manager M/W (Waterloo)
🏢 PPG
📍 Waterloo